muikabochi 208 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Today was a ride over to Tokamachi, meet up with Tokabochi, and have a bit of a drive around Tokamachi here in Niigata. Lovely day it has been, just having a rest before going out for some beers so I thought I would take a look at the pics. One place we went was 'Bijinbayashi' 美人林 which is in the Matsunoyama area. And lovely it is too. Lots of very large trees. And another fabulous explosion of fresh greens. I don't think I have ever posted photos of trees before, so this will make up for it! It's not the biggest of places, but is very pretty all the same - and looks something like this: Anyway, time for some beers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I don't think I have ever posted photos of trees before, so this will make up for it! Looks like a very cool place. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nice, but... no cheese? Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 That next to last one, that snow in the background? Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nah, don't like them Muika - I can't see the forest for the trees Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nice pond, filtered light, reflection, a bit of mist, all very atmospheric. That would be a nice unbusy photo to have on the wall. Thanks for sharing! The trees look like buna, Japanese beeches. Tbh, the lack of variety suggests they were planted. I want to put a beech in our garden but one called a copper beech. They're not popular in Japan, but if you've ever seen a purple tree in a park in Britain, that's what it is. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Had a fun weekend. Isn't Tokamachi lovely?! And just look at the utterly pathetic attempt of the local tourist division: http://www.tokamachi...dex.php?lid=388 Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 They're really promoting it well there! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 That next to last one, that snow in the background? Yes a bit of snow on the ground in places. And forgot the cheese! Next time. I tried looking for a map before we went - I thought it would be an hour or two walk round - but now I understand why there isn't a map! Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Looks great. I love all the different and bright greens we get this time of year. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Loads of green at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 That first one is a real cracker! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I would really like to visit Japan out of the winter season and see stuff like this, temples, gardens etc. Hmm, food for thought. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 don't come in July or august.....unless you like walking around with a sweat towel for a t-shirt. May is nice, as is October and November, although that may be too close to snow season and you'd maybe regret not waiting a couple of months Link to post Share on other sites
nagoid 4 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yeah unfortunately I would warn anyone from visiting July-September. Worst bit of the year. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yes me too. Agree with Tubby. If you are not coming for winter, late April/May and then October/November is best. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I recommmend October! Its not hot, you get many days with blue skies, the mountains will be in autumn colour, the mountain huts will still be open (stay on a mountain itself for by far the best scenery), and Kyoto will not be in autumn colour. If you go to Kyoto in November during autumn colour, be prepared to battle mega crowds even on weekdays. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 You got BOOTS in autumn as well! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 And just look at the utterly pathetic attempt of the local tourist division: http://www.tokamachi...dex.php?lid=388 The web and the low prevailing standard of web-based tourist promotion in Japan offer a town like Tokamachi a great opportunity to create a very low cost buzz about themselves. Websites, blogs, mixi, Facebook, Twitter are all effectively free to use and should be part of the skills of anyone working in marketing. Even learning about them costs nothing. Its like people are getting wages and nice pensions off the taxpayer but aren't really making any effort to do their job properly. Link to post Share on other sites
snowbender 3 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Yeah just look at the amazing images posted above, that muikabochi seemingly took quickly and uploaded before going out to dinner!, and then what they have on their official site. It's laughable. Link to post Share on other sites
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