【一関 平泉】 1日で観光名所を巡る 世界遺産 自然 歴史 寺社 食事すべでOK

Take a 90-minute boat ride through Geibikei Gorge. Look to the left for the Fuji-iwa rock, which from a distance looks like a sleeping lion. You can also try throwing a 'lucky stone' into the river from 24 meters away. It's a really beautiful experience, especially with the 100th-anniversary celebration. It was a 1.5-hour journey.

After the boat ride, head back to Ichinoseki to try some mochi. There are so many varieties! I tried the 'dashu' mochi, which is three pieces. It's really good, and the entrance to the store is also impressive.

Visit Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo. It's a unique and difficult structure to navigate, but you can clearly see the details. There's a face and a tree that's 500 years old. It's a World Heritage site, so it's definitely worth seeing.

Chusonji Temple is the main event of the day. You'll do quite a bit of climbing to get there. The carvings are amazing, and it's incredibly beautiful. This is a World Heritage site, so it's a must-see.

Motsuji Temple has incredibly beautiful gardens. This area is truly stunning, especially at this time of day. It feels like paradise here. The pond is drained, but it's still a dream-like place.