山奥の秘境で絶景とグルメと秘湯を楽しむ女ひとり旅

山奥の秘境で絶景とグルメと秘湯を楽しむ女ひとり旅

On the second day of our Shizuoka trip , we headed upstream along the Oigawa River, which flows westward. Vehicles were not permitted at the end of the road, but beyond that lay the hidden mountaineering zone of the Southern Alps, a truly remote and remote region. While we didn’t make it that far this time, we did enjoy the Ikawa area just before that. Please subscribe to our channel and look forward to our next video. First, we visited the Oigawa Railway Station, famous for its Thomas the Tank Engine-inspired steam locomotive, which runs along the Oigawa River . Shin-Kanaya Station is the Oigawa Railway’s hub and depot. The station building, a registered tangible cultural property with a history of nearly 100 years, is eye-catching. Constructed before the war, the first floor houses the station, while the second floor houses the Oigawa Railway office . Having purchased our admission tickets, we decided to take a look around the platform. A nostalgic sight greeted us, as if we had suddenly traveled back in time to the Showa era. It ‘s a wooden, above-ground station with a single island platform and two tracks. This is where you board the Thomas the Tank Engine steam locomotive, but unfortunately, it wasn’t running on the day we visited . A retro passenger car parked beside the platform enhances the station’s atmosphere. It feels like this retro vehicle has been here forever, but I wonder if it will ever be used ? In the background, there’s Thomas the Tank Engine. The station building has a wonderful atmosphere, as if time has stopped. Leaving Shin-Kanaya Station behind, we head upstream along the Oi River. This road, which leads deep into the mountains, is relatively wide and easy to navigate, even in mountainous areas. After about 30 minutes of driving, we arrived at a famous roadside station: Kawane Onsen Roadside Station, home to natural hot springs. The Oi River flows behind the roadside station. Visible in the background is the Oigawa Railway’s railway bridge. This spot is famous for its view of the SL Thomas crossing the bridge. The entrance to Kawane Onsen is located inside the roadside station. I was hungry, so I decided to have lunch here. I ordered the matcha soba, the most popular dish at Kawane Onsen Roadside Station. Kawane Town is apparently ranked third in Japan for tea production. I ate the soba noodles with tea powder sprinkled on top. I was surprised to find that it wasn’t the usual matcha salt, but a fine powder of authentic tea leaves with a rich aroma. The aroma was like tea itself, and the soba was incredibly delicious, almost like eating tea. We continued upstream along the Oigawa River. It was a long drive with the majestic river beside us. We crossed the meandering river many times, continuing deeper and deeper into the river. We arrived at Senzu Station, the terminus of the Oigawa Railway’s Oigawa Main Line. The area upstream from here is called Oku-Oi. Normally, you can get to Senzu Station from Shin-Kanaya Station by train, but a few years ago, a typhoon caused service to close the line from Sasama-to to Senzu, and buses are now operating instead. Senzu Station also has a charming, retro station building. Let’s take a look around the platform. The train parked in the back seems to have been stationary for quite some time. Is this a Nankai Electric Railway vehicle? The express sign doesn’t really suit this vehicle. It’s been neglected since the typhoon, and the paint is peeling. I hope it’s restored soon, but it seems like a budget-friendly option. I discovered a friend of Thomas the Tank Engine. There seem to be two other types here besides Thomas. The scenery here exudes a sense of melancholy, and I absolutely adore it. From Senzu Station, the Ikawa Line continues toward Oku-Oi. This rugged train, known as the Abt system, runs on a section of track with gears for climbing steep slopes . I happened to see a train just about to depart with a group of inbound tourists. Upstream from here is the region known as Oku-Oi, where the road becomes increasingly rugged. The surrounding nature deepens. From this fork in the road, the feeling of a remote area becomes even more secluded. The road narrows, and the ups and downs become more intense. The Oi River meanders beneath the bridge. Can you tell we’re quite upstream? We’ve come to the first of Oku-Oi’s attractions: Nagashima Dam, one of the largest in the Oi River system. You can clearly see the Oigawa Railway Ikawa Line tracks in the background, running through an incredible area . Completed in 2002, this relatively new concrete gravity dam has a total storage capacity of 78 million cubic meters. I even managed to get a dam card at the management office. Driving a short distance from Nagashima Dam, I arrived at my second scenic spot. After a short climb up the mountain path, I arrived at a spot offering a bird’s-eye view of Okuoikojo Station. I was just about to see a train passing by. I’ll fast-forward a bit, so please watch from arrival to departure until the end. You’ll see a wonderful picture of the railway blending into nature. Now, let’s head to Okuoikojo Station. After descending the long staircase and walking along the tracks over the lake, you’ll reach the station platform. Those with a fear of heights might find it a bit difficult, but even a senior citizen tour group walked there with ease, so I think anyone can do it without any problems. I arrived at Okuoikojo Station. I couldn’t get a good video, so I’ve included a lot of photos. There’s a station building above the platform, and it’s such a popular tourist destination that a cafe opens on weekends. This secluded station seems to float in the middle of a sparkling emerald-green dam lake . The red iron bridge is surrounded by the lake and mountains on all sides, creating a different world. It felt like I was walking on water. My lodging for the night is a guesthouse about a 10-minute drive from Okuoi-Kojo Station. This is my room. Let’s take a quick tour. Outside the window, a spectacular view of nature stretches out, overlooking the Oi River. In the silence, the only sound I can hear is the chirping of birds. Before entering the hot spring, I’ll have some tea. The yokan served with tea is also tea yokan. They’re thorough, aren’t they? And they serve authentic Kawane tea. It’s a luxurious, sweet tea that I could drink as many times as I like, and I’m very happy. It looks delicious. Let’s eat. There was a map introducing Okuoi. Today, I started from a lower point and followed the Oigawa Railway all the way up to Senzu. From Senzu, I continued uphill, and here I am, where the trolley train is. I saw Nagashima Dam and other places, and here I am at Okuoikojo Station. I was pretty sweaty , but I saw them and now I’m here. This is Sessokyo Onsen. Tomorrow I’ll go even higher from here, to Ikawa and Ikawa Dam . It’s further upstream on the Oigawa River. From here on, I enter the Southern Alps area, which is closed to private vehicles. I took a stroll outside the inn. It’s so quiet it’s a bit strange, and I feel like I shouldn’t make any noise. I can see the Oigawa River below me. It’s a bit strange that it flows so slowly, even though I’ve come quite far upstream. Now, let’s dive into the inn’s pride and joy, the hot spring. This area is called Sessokyo Onsen, a sodium bicarbonate hot spring known for its beauty-enhancing properties . The bathtub is small, but it’s adjacent to the courtyard and can be reserved for private use, allowing for a relaxing soak. It’s hard to tell from the video, but when you scoop up the water, you can see that it’s quite thick. The cute thermometer is a plus, too. Now, it’s time for dinner. Dinner is served in the dining area at this inn. The menu is simple yet mouthwatering, centered around mountain produce. The generous serving of five-grain rice is a delight. Even I, who don’t normally eat white rice, find myself wanting more. Let’s eat. I like the way the five-grain rice is cooked. Sukiyaki-style stew and chawanmushi. Boiled komatsuna. Simmered pumpkin, bracken, and konjac. Sesame-dressed bracken. Pickled daikon radish and carrot . The seasoning of this sukiyaki-style stew was, in my opinion, the best. This grated yam soup. It has a subdued earthy aroma. Is it a wild yam? I’m not sure what kind of yam it is, but it’s a mountain yam with a rustic charm. The aroma was irresistible, blending well with the umami of the broth. And then there was the main dish of dinner. Butter-sautéed Yamame Trout. I’ve eaten plenty of river fish up until now, but this was my first time sautéing it in butter, and it surprised me. I was blown away by how soft, mild, and surprisingly delicious the river fish was. Excuse me. What kind of fish is this? Yamame Trout. River fish. Oh, it’s so delicious. Yes. I was surprised. Is that so? Yes. It’s delicious sauteed like this. Yes. I added that salt and pepper, and then a little soy sauce at the end. Yes. Yes, it’s really delicious. And then, freshly fried mountain vegetable tempura, served with matcha salt. First, sansho pepper tempura. They fried each piece individually and brought it out. This is koshiabura tempura. It’s mild and fragrant, a mountain vegetable that goes perfectly with tempura. As you’d expect from Shizuoka. They even made black fish cake tempura. I ate the yamame trout head properly. It was surprisingly softer than I expected. It’s been years since I’ve had a second helping of rice. With such delicious grated yam soup, I couldn’t resist having another. Just when I thought that was the end, soba noodles were waiting for me. They were gentle and packed with daikon radish. It’s been a long time since I’ve had such a satisfying dinner. Thank you for the meal. The next day, I slept well. I also had breakfast at the restaurant. Good morning. Just having some authentic green tea in the morning is enough to satisfy me. It’s a typical inn breakfast. But I’m glad that each and every item is carefully prepared. Natto, miso soup, shumai, salad, and the fried egg are cooked just right. I ate a hearty meal of white rice with Japanese-style side dishes. Thank you for the delicious meal. From here, we continued north along the Oi River and explored the area around Ikawa Dam. We’ll show you what that looks like in the next video, so please subscribe to our channel and look forward to it. Thank you for watching until the end!

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今回は大井川沿いを走って、絶景と温泉とグルメを楽しみました。

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