Tanekura

Waiting Outside Sakakami Station - Japan  2024

"Tanekura is a small village nestled in the Japanese Alps. It is a perfect example of 'satoyama' culture, where man does not encroach on nature but lives in harmony with it.

"Only sixteen people live in this village, from forestry, agriculture and inherited customs of past generations. They grow buckwheat, rice, herbs, edible plants and Japanese ginger called myoga."

Margaret and Jim were able to stay in Tanekura in 2023 - they liked it a lot, so we decided that we would pay a visit during our 2024 trip. It's a 40 minute train ride to Sakakami Station from Takayama. We got off the train and spent some time looking around for our reserved taxi. Alas, it was nowhere to be found. Very quiet, though! 

After a bit, Shinji, the Tanekura Inn manager, drove up with our ride. (Taxi miscommunication, apparently.) After a short drive featuring a number of switchbacks, we arrived in Tanekura, the surrounding mountains very photogenic.

Fence, Mountains, Clouds (Tanekura) - Japan  2024