日本縦断ドライブ 16　飯山の大いちょうに会いに行った

Japan Cross-Country Drive part16: Visiting the Great Ginkgo Tree in Iiyama

Departing from Karuizawa Station, I took Route 18 toward Ueda. Then, I entered the Asama Sun Line, enjoying views of Mt. Asama on my right.
After a break at the roadside station "Raiden Kurumi-no-Sato," I continued via Prefectural Route 4 and National Route 406, passing through Sugadaira and heading to Obuse.
After a short rest in Obuse, I climbed up the slopes to Shichimi Onsen in Takayama Village for a relaxing soak.
Next, I descended back to Obuse and reunited with a friend at the Great Ginkgo Tree of Kobe in Iiyama City.
We spent about four days under the magnificent tree, marveling at its beauty.
Here’s the route I followed on Google Maps this time!
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About our trip
Starting from Hokkaido in early November, we are slowly traveling south in our campervan toward Kyushu.We expect to reach Miyazaki by mid-January.

About Kevin and KatherineThis is our sixth year living in a camper van that doubles as a food truck. We're introverts who love traveling.We spend summers in Hokkaido, winters in Miyazaki, and spring and autumn in Mie.Our 1994 camper van was completely remodeled through DIY. It also serves as a mobile café offering soft-serve ice cream and freshly roasted coffee.We operate our café in Miyazaki and Mie during spring and in Hokkaido during summer.In November 2024, we resumed our YouTube channel.

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