Up on the Shimokita Penninsula in the Aomori Prefecture. Yagen Campgrounds to be exact. I took some pics from atop one of the mountains, and the next morning my friend and I went on a drive through Mutsu, and then up on north all the way to Cape Oma, the northernmost point of Honshu. It was my first time to either place, and I was amazed by the scenery. Hope you guys enjoy the pics as much as I do. :)

View of Yagen Valley
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Another View of Yagen Valley
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Sunrise over Mutsu
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Downtown Mutsu
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Coastline on the way to Cape Oma
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Aerial of Village on the way to Cape Oma
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Mountains, slightly to the left of the Village
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Lighthouse at Cape Oma
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Me at the Marker at Cape Oma
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And last, but certainly not least...Hokkaido!
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Great stuff. I'm amazed how tranquil looking Japan can be. I like the 2nd photo where you can just see that tiny building (hotel?) lost among the wilderness.

Dash, Japan countryside pictures are always welcome :) You had a laidback weekend, was it cold?

Great pictures!

Dash, Japan countryside pictures are always welcome :) You had a laidback weekend, was it cold?

It became a little chilly when night rolled around, but not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Luckily I brought a pair of pants and a light hoodie. You can actually feel the temperature change between Misawa and Yagen though.

Actually, my friend and I decided that the next time we head up there, we keep going along the coast and check out Sai. I heard the cliffs there are pretty big, and go out into the water for miles. I would love to see that. :D

cool pix!

WOW!

Thats great

I just got back from my first camping trip up in the far northern areas of Japan from Osaka on my new Skywave 400cc.

Your photos are just great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I get the chance in the next week or two I will get mine up from my first camping trip.

Camping in Japan is just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! So cheap and such great facilities

I didnt make is as far as Amori but got to Akita,Yamagata,Fukuyama and Nigata prefectures.

Mate.Great pics of Amori.I only went there by train in 2002.But will return by bike some time in the future

Great!! Nice pics!!

Hey guys, glad you all enjoy the pics!

I actually plan on going to Morioka this weekend. The original plan was for Sendai, but it's quite a drive for one night. Only problem is this damn Typhoon heading our way! Tommorrow (friday) morning is apparently going to be the worst, but if it clears up by saturday, I may just hit the road. While my friends plan on doing the camping thing again, I may just head down there with them and take some pictures of a night out on the town. Who knows. Thanks for the comments again, and see ya later. :)