Monday, May 30, 2011

A Beautiful Drive in Akita


After admitting camping defeat, we decided we could at least take the scenic route for the drive back home (along Rt. 341 in Akita prefecture, and then driving over Mt. Hachimantai back to the Hachinohe toll road). Wow, are we glad we did! It was absolutely beautiful. I think these pictures will speak for themselves...




After passing through lakes with insane bright blue water, calm enough to slice through with a knife, we headed up into the foggy mountain side. We passed through tons of cooky little tunnels which took us up to the still snow-packed summit (where there was no view to speak of thanks to the clouds).






Definitely a drive worth taking! (Although be ready to replace your break pads after going over the mountain; that road is no joke!)

4 comments:

Marianne said...

Wow! That third picture is STUNNING.

LaraLeigh said...

Your photography is amazing i love your blog its so happy and inspirational

Lyana said...

I just want to say your pictures are gorgeous! We have been to the same place twice, but my pictures never turn out this beautiful:) We love Tazawako, we camp at the place that charges only about 600 yen for each tent, not sure if you were at the same one:)

Patty said...

Thank you Lyana! We'll have to find your campground next time we go... ours was definitely not that cheap! :)