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- How to spend time in Ozu Part 2
Rent a bicycle at Machi no Eki Asamoya
The second day of the trip begins in Ozu, surrounded by morning mist. With luggage safely stored at your inn, lighter and well-rested, prepare your exploration of town. A bicycle might be a perfect companion this day, for a carefree solo traveller. Rent a bicycle at Asamoya, the town station, and ride through the morning scenery while enjoying the refreshing breeze.
- About 'Machi no Eki Asamoya'
- Asamoya is a local shop located in the central Ozu. It works with local farmers and merchants, offering them an opportunity to display their products. These items make for a perfect Ozu souvenir. Asamoya's piping hot jakokatsu, (dried young sardines paste) fried to order, is a masterpiece. One of the essential facilities for a trip to Ozu.
Experience Zen at Nyoho Temple
Nyohoji Temple is an imposing Rinzai sect compound founded by Yasuoki Kato, the second lord of Ozu domain. Wearing Samue, you can perform zazen meditation and tea ceremony in a quiet place not far away from the city centre. This time of self-reflection may be a truly regenerative experience.
Visit Sukuna Hikona Shrine
As you walk up the approaching sando, you will get a glimpse of Sanro-den, built in kake-zukuri architectural style. Numerous pillars are lined up along the a steep slope, sustaining the building and allowing it to tower over the cliff. By admiring every nook and cranny of its structure, you can get a glimpse of its history and how its masterly fits into the landscape.
Take a cute, one carriage train to Nagahama and enjoy the gentle sea
The final chapter of the trip is spent in Nagahama, by the Seto Inland Sea. After about 20 minutes train trip (from Ozu Station), you will reach Nagahama Station, filled with the scent of sea. We recommend taking a walk around its old shopping street, where many cultural properties can be enjoyed (including the Nagahama Bridge or rich merchant's abodes). Lunch might offer another opportunity to enjoy local flair: seafood caught at Nagahama Port, among which, tiger blowfish or hamo, local specialties.
On the way home
This solo trip might allow you to reconsider yourself while tracing the beautiful yet fleeting history of time. Two days spent in gentle and peaceful Ozu, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Encountering new landscapes the built up into new and fond memories.