[Nagano Prefecture] Mt. Asama lava art: Onioshidashi Garden and Flame Kannon 👹

On a Golden Week touring trip, I visited "Onioshidashi Park" 👹🏍️ Located at the foot of Mt. Asama, one of Japan's most famous active volcanoes, located on the border between Nagano and Gunma prefectures, this place is counted among the "Three Great Scenic Spots in the World." It was a breathtaking sight that left me speechless, as I felt like I had wandered into another world 😳✨ The overwhelming scenery created by the strange rocks formed when the lava that flowed from the great eruption of Mt. Asama cooled and solidified in 1783... The entrance gate was like the gate to hell...🔥 In the center of the strange rocks stands the "Mt. Asama Kannon Hall," which combined with Mt. Asama in the background created a magnificent view 📸 Going further in, you can see the "Flame Kannon" wrapped in crimson flames, which is a sobering sight! The distinctive name Onioshidashi Park is said to have been derived from the legend that demons live on Mount Asama since ancient times, and it was named so because when Mount Asama erupted, it looked like a demon was pushing out a rock. 🌋 The weather was good on the day, and we were able to fully experience the great nature of Mount Asama Northern Foothills Geopark 👍 The scenery changes with the seasons, making this a must-see spot! *You can see various interesting rocks such as Gorilla Rock and alpine plants unique to high altitudes such as luminous moss 👀✨ ------------------------------------------------- [Access🚌🚗] 🚌: 30 minutes by bus from Manza-Kawazawaguchi Station 🚗: 45 minutes by car from Usui-Karuizawa I.C. on the Joshinetsu Expressway (via Nakakaruizawa) [Business hours🕰️] Open: 8:00-17:00 (last entry: 16:30) *Business hours change depending on the season [Price💰] Adults: 700 yen Children: 500 yen *Parking is free ------------------------------------------------- #Breathtaking views #Touring #Touring trip #Gunma Prefecture #Gunma trip #Mt. Asama #Mt. Asama northern foothills Geopark #Onioshidashi Park #Lava #Lava art #100 natural views #Flame Kannon #Mt. Asama Kannon Hall #Motorcycle trip #cbr250r #Camera #SLR #canoneosxsx9i #Great nature of Japan #I love nature #I love traveling #Travel record #Cutout world #Travel in Japan #Go on a trip to enjoy Japan even more #Golden Week #gw2023 #Where should I go next? #japan