This is a gorgeous waterfall. I didn’t expect it to be so high - 105 meters. On the surface of the waterfall, you see hexagon shapes. These are called columnar joints. They look manmade, but are actually the result of lava that cooled quickly. This place is a unique location that offers an up close view of this phenomenon.
If you come here, be prepared to climb steps.
Being an American, I am always surprised that no one steals the donation money that is left out in the open like this. I’ve been told that it would be very bad luck, so people in Japan don’t do it.
Near the Bamboo Path, is Shuzen-ji Temple, established in 807. It is famous for being the site where Minamoto no Yoritomo’s younger brother Noriyori and son Yoriie, the second shogun of the Kamakura era were confined and killed. The official name of this temple is Fukuchizan Shuzen Bannan Zen-ji Temple.
This is the grave of Minamoto no Noriyori and is a short distance from the temple. Minamoto no Noriyori was the younger brother of Minamoto no Yoritomo.
This is a pleasant path through the bamboo grove at Shuzenji. It is not long and about mid-way is a round bamboo bench. It has a story book feel. Nearby is paid parking on a narrow street.
Tuesday, I visited the Shizuoka City Museum of Art to see this Yuzen Dyeing exhibit. It was fantastic! As with most art exhibitions, photos are not allowed, so you need to go if you want to see it. It is a very well done exhibit. There are four sections. The introduction of each section is written in Japanese and English, but other information is only in Japanese. The kimonos and paper prints are gorgeous. There are paper pattern books and other items on display also. There is a silent video that is interesting, showing the process of Yuzen dyeing and finished pieces.
This is the English translation of the upper right above.
The exhibit runs through December 21st and the museum is conveniently located across from the Shizuoka train station. Adult entry is 1400 yen.
