Simon C. Pitt

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[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

Last month, having checked out of the hotel, we set off to explore the Oirase Gorge toward Lake Towada. One moment you are winding past quiet, clear stretches of river, and the next you are surrounded by cascades. #latergram #oirasegorge #choshiotakifalls #tohoku #aomori

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

Last month stepping onto the trail to witness the Oirase River at its most dynamic, fueled by the spring ice melt. The sound of the roaring cascades follows you the entire way, perfectly balanced by the forest tranquility. #latergram #oirasegorge #oiraseriver #aomori #tohoku

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

The perfect finale to our road trip: a night at the Oirase Keiryu Hotel. After checking in, we took in Taro Okamoto’s legendary, towering fireplaces. With dinner at the Ringo Kitchen, welcomed by a sea of glass apples. #latergram #oirasekeiryuhotel #aomori #tohoku #tarookamoto

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Having seen a beautiful sunset over the Sea of Japan, we headed back inland the following day last month to visit the historic Hirosaki Castle. One of only 12 original castle keeps still standing in Japan. #latergram #hirosakicastle #hirosaki #aomori #mtiwaki

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Trading the green fields of central Aomori for the rugged, raw beauty of the Sea of Japan coast. Our afternoon drive brought us to the fascinating Senjojiki Coast at Fukaura-Kitakanegasawa. Created by an earthquake in 1792. #latergram #senjojiki #seaofjapan #fukaura #aomori

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

Headed out after breakfast last month to explore the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Jomon Prehistoric Site. It was incredible wandering through the reconstructed village settlement scattered across the green fields. #latergram #jomon #unescoworldheritage #aomori #ancientjapan

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Arrived last month in the major port city of Hachinohe, Aomori, for an afternoon of exploring. After visiting the coastal Kabushima Shrine and the Hasshoku Center fish market, we capped off the day at a modern izakaya called Mock. #latergram #hachinohe #aomori #izakaya #saké

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Starting the morning last month with a dive into the spectacular subterranean world of Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan’s three greatest limestone caves, with subterranean lakes, legendary for their “dragon blue” water. #latergram #ryusendocave #iwate #explorejapan #undergroundlake

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

A stunning coastal finale to an incredible day of exploring Iwate. Catching the late afternoon sun at Jodogahama Beach before heading to our ryokan. Crystal-clear water, and dramatic white rocks on the Pacific. #latergram #jodogahama #sanrikucoast #iwate #pacificocean

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

A final, unforgettable view before hitting the road again: the lonely Aragami Shrine. This tiny, centuries-old thatched-roof shrine sits completely isolated on a small island in the middle of the flooded rice fields. #latergram #aragamishrine #tonocity #iwate #shrinesofjapan

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

Next stop on the road trip: stepping completely back in time at Tono Furusato Village. This place is a beautifully preserved open-air museum showcasing traditional L-shaped thatched farmhouses (magariya). #latergram #tonofurusatovillage #iwate #explorejapan #japantravel

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

Trading the shinkansen for a rental car last month to head out into rural Iwate. Making our first stop at Jokenji Temple. The highlight was walking back to Kappabuchi stream, the legendary home of the mythical, mischievous Kappa. #latergram #jokenji #kappabuchi #iwate #tono

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

From a river walk to a tonkatsu dinner. Spent the afternoon tracing the river, checking out the old Bank of Iwate, and the city’s castle site, then wrapped up the afternoon of walking with a tonkatsu meal at Murahachi in Fesan. #latergram #morioka #mtiwate #zaimokucho #tonkatsu

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An afternoon slowing down at Nanshoso in Morioka last month. From the stone pathways to the resident ducks and the perfect veranda view, this was the spot to take a break from exploring Morioka. #latergram #nanshoso #morioka #japanesegarden #matchatime

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

Leaving Tokyo behind and heading north to Morioka last month. A Shinkansen ride isn’t complete without a proper station ekiben. #latergram #shinkansen #hayabusa #ekiben #morioka

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Navigating Skytree Town before heading up into the clouds. Looking back at a clear morning at Tokyo Skytree last month. #latergram #tokyoskytree #sumidariver #visitjapan

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

From a Brisbane breakfast to the Narita Express. Sorting through the camera roll from last month’s trip and starting right at the beginning. #latergram #tokyobound #travelgram #transit

[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

☕️ 🥐 Almond Croissant Time.

[Wolstonbury @wolstonbury_]

As we welcome the vitality and momentum of the Year of the Fire Horse, Wolstonbury wishes our friends and partners a profoundly prosperous Lunar New Year.

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[Simon C. Pitt @simoncpitt]

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