A world heritage site in Central Japan. Have checked out a great many travel guides and photos online before I finally sat foot on it on a late summer day in August. Has never expected it to be so photogenic. It started raining as soon as I arrived. Lost my view finder in the wood while struggling in pouring rain. But the rain gave me the shades I liked for my shots. Irrespective of the total loss of the view finder, I enjoyed every moments out there. The coffee shop is a MUST to drop by, with a view of the rice field and the voice of a soprano at the background. It is out of this world. The owner even provides a pen and a notepad for anyone who cares to drop down their thoughts. So I did...