Kudoyama and Koyasan

Aug 26, 2011

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I stayed in a Japanese hotel in Kudoyama-cho and cycled up to Mt. Koya-san. By chance, the Bon Festival was going on, and I could see farewell bonfires at Sanadaan in Kudoyama.

Kongohbuji temple is on Mt. Koya-san. It rises 750m from the foot of the mountain. This temple is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism.
Its burial ground is packed with the daimyo's graves from the Edo era.
When the property usage donation is not paid every year, the grave is destroyed, and the right to use it is sold to a different person.
This stable business model is lasting 400 years.

　100.03Km

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The old hill side way, "Yamanobeno michi" in Nara.

Aug 22, 2011

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1300 years ago, the capital of Japan was Nara.
I cycled on the east hill of the Nara Basin today. This route is called "Yamanobeno michi".
There are many circular mounds, which exceed 250 meters in length. These mounds are surrounded by fields now.

The old forms of Shinto shrines remain. There is neither a sanctuary building nor an altar at Hibara Shrine. Christians interpret this as primitive culture but I think it is the spiritual essence of Japan.

Omiwa Shrine, Ichinomiya of Yamato country.

Because the way is narrow and there are many slopes and stone pavements, it is intended for mountain bikes.

　79.25Km

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Yabitsu Pass and Hanbara Pass

Aug 4, 2011

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I wanted to cycle along a mountain course when I watched the Tour de France. Because the Alps are 10,000 km distant, I cycled through Tanzawa in Kanagawa.
Yabitsu Pass was 761 meters above sea level. I cycled up 660m over 12km from Hadano at the foot of the mountain.
When I went over the mountain pass, I enjoyed a long downhill ride to the Miyagase dam.

This way was suitable for cycling because there were few cars.

Hanbara Pass was 490 meters above sea level. I cycled up 300m over 4.5km.

126.14Km
accumulation elevations 1750m

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