Early on a Friday morning we headed out with only 1 planned stop en route to Misawa. Yamadera is a famous cliffside temple that has beautiful views over the valley below. About halfway to Misawa, it seemed like a good resting place.
The hike to the top was very beautiful, but involved about 1500 steps.
In the peak of fall it would have been breathtaking
Main entrance gate at the top of the mountain
Enjoying the view
Valley below
Not sure what all these said, but were very interesting to everyone else.
Yamadera shrine
Shrine at the base of the mountain
posing
The boys were not anxious to get back in the van, so we played in this stream for a long time.
Very clear and refreshing, it was hard to say no
We finally arrived at Misawa at about 8, only to not have a room at the inn. We had a campout in the van all night, and were ready to go bright and early the next day.
YOU CAMPED IN THE VAN?!?!?! You are hard core!
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