Local Torii (traditional gate), decorated for New Year:
We caught the toy train up Mike's local mountain, where we met Tenku - A local spirit:
A Shrine on Iwakura:
A fantastic playground for Hugh, shyly dashing out of shot on the right!
We took the cable car slightly further up to a snow(!) covered shrine where you ring the bell:
Ably demonstrated by a very excited Mike:
Assisted by Hughie:
The closest Mountain to Mike, closed for tourists due to snow:
Vending machines on the way home , a Japanese obsession - and so handy!
Proof we're really in Japan :) and a bit of sign porn for hubby!
A local Yakitori bar, where we had a few refreshments of beer and nibbles:
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