Sagara Travel Guide

 cheesecake17 Says:  The view from Koyama castle is great, you can see north , south , east and west....There are binocular that you can pay 100yen for about 3 minutes of viewing...If its clear day, Mt fuji will be in sight.. 

 cheesecake17 Says:  The NOUMANJI TEMPLE which is located right next to the KOYAMA CASTLE, claim to have the largest CYCAD in the world......its a very interesting tree which grows very slowly, this one they say is in the shape of a dragon, it has very long trunk, the poles are to support the... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  ... there is a 10 minutes walk.....on a very steep stair climb..as you can see by the picture...When traveling to Japan, bring good walking shoes, many of the shrine, temples and castle are mostly up hills.... the map located at the parking lot will tell you where to... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  KOYAMA CASTLE is in the city of YOSHIDA which is about 30 mintes drive from yaizu city..on route 150..You will be able to see the castle from route 150 to your right....so lookout for it...The castle is a reconstruction and is a symbol of the city of HAIBARA,... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  The sagara horse race which is held on april 29 is a nationally unique horse race held on the sea shore. Long ago in Japan horse racing was very popular but as time pass by Horse racing has decrease in popularity.....The sagara horse race is the ONLY one of its kind in all... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  This is another great beach not far from SHIZUNAMI beach, just another 15 minutes drive...on route 150... Every beginning of July there are Open water swimming competitions and beach flag competitions since the year 2000 ..... Its also a surfer paradise ....many surfers... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  This is an information center for the omaezaki area...Stop in here on your way , there is a great view of the port from the 2 floor..and on the 1 floor you will find lots of phamplets ( all are in japanese) and also a smal little museum with display of local products of the... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  Omaezaki beach is one of the famous beaches knon by all windsurfers in japan....This is the best spot for advanced surfers because of the strong wind. If you're a beginner, April to July is the best season when the wind is not as strong. This is the site of the World... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  WELCOME TO OMAEZAKI 

 cheesecake17 Says:  WELCOME TO SAGARA 

 cheesecake17 Says:  WELCOME TO YOSHIDA 

 cheesecake17 Says:  ....a dirty, foolish glutton in the West...In Japan and China , however, the carp is a masculine symbol of valor, endurance and tenacity...The carp was long considered the King of fish in Japan...This is a beautiful pond next to the visitor center and the restrooms..at... 

 cheesecake17 Says:  Most cemeteries in Japan are Buddhist and are located at a temple. These head stone are located just walking up to Koyama castle in Yoshida....The Japanese visit their ancestors' graves on many occasions during the year, especially during the obon week(august), the...