Japan day 14

Deep in the mountains,

Yes, again a big change of scenery, we went by train alongside the cliffside of a mountain through tunnels towards our destination. The train made loud annoying noises at every bend in the track. It was so deafening that having earplugs or a headphone was quite the luxury to have. When we arrived at the station we went from train to cable car, that pulled us even further up the mountain. At the top we went by bus cramped together driving through sharp corners towards the temple where we would spend the night. It was really cold at the top but luckily the rooms had their on aircondictioning system so room temperature was great. The temple it self was really nice, classic wooden floors and doors that could only be opened sideways. The mountain was a holy place, this was because long ago a priest went to China returned with scrolls and apparently decided to found his own religion. This hit the people like Ikea took over Europe. When he died it was THE PLACE to be buried in. All the people from Japan envy a spot to burry their ashes along the many great historical figures. Over time it grew in a immense size and everywhere you look there are gravestones and really big trees. Given the fact that it was cold and a bit misty the place gave a magical feeling and at the same time a bit spooky, but beautiful non the less. At the end of the path you will find a temple with monks doing their dally stuff but this is where the superpriest was buried. So of course no pictures are allowed.

Well enough said, enjoy the pictures.