A Walk through Taishakukyo!

Saturday, 16th June 2007
Onbashi, Taishakukyo, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
広島県帝釈峡雄橋（おんばし）

10km west of Tojo Town, where I am living now, is the northern gateway to the Taishaku Gorge National Park. From the carpark, a refreshing 20 minute walk through the beautiful greenery along the running river takes you to the naturally formed rock formation called 'Onbashi' literally meaning male bridge. The formation is said to have formed from water running from up above gradually weakening the underlaying rock and collapsing to form what now remains a bridge like structure. It is 90 metres long, 40 metres high and 19 metres in breadth.

Wakunaga Seiyaku Gardens

Saturday, 9th June 2007
Wakunaga Seiyaku Gardens, Koda Town, Akitakata City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
湧永製薬公園・広島県安芸高田市甲田町

After lazing at home all day waiting for rain, the clouds cleared up and the sun came out from behind and thought we should make the most of the beautiful weather before the rainy season kicks in this month. We went to the Wakunaga Seiyaku Gardens which is about a 10km drive from Naomi's house. The Garden is named after a man called Mr Wakunaga who created the gardens for the townspeople and for the research and development of herbs and flora to discover new medinces. The Garden is very well kept and is open most of the year with different floral exhibitions in each season. The roses are in full bloom at the moment which we got to enjoy.

A nice place to relax and enjoy the fresh air!

yellowish red rose

pale purple rose

Naomi's best shot!