A nice local shrine in the country, where seasonal festivals are held. The main shrine was under renovation for an upcoming festival, and there was a nice hiking path begind it. I started my afternoon with some Rai Tai Ramen, a local ramen restaurant part of a big chain in Japan, then went to the shrine and went on a littel hike, followed by meditation in the Observatory overlooking a local park.
The cherry blossom season begins in a couple of weeks and this trail will be more scenic when that time arrives.
Some local neighborhood children were playing when I left the shrine, so one popped up in these last photos.
A brief look at the shrine at night.