John W. wrote:
> Declan Murphy wrote:
> > John W. wrote:

> > > Hiromine; it's a smallish shrine, but I really, really like the area
> > > behind the shrine. Actually, I can suggest a good hike from the closest
> > > rail station (Nozato) that passes through an oldish residential
> > > neighborhood with one of those good, classic 'neighborhood' temples.
> >
> > done.
> >
> I'm curious about your impressions; I really enjoyed the shrine area.

I preferred the stroll through the old houses. The shrine itself was so
so, but then I'm spoilt where I live.

> Not sure if you went up the mountain behind it, but there's this old
> settlement there. It's a handful of broken down houses, but I'd give my
> left nut for the chance to buy one and retire there.

I don't think I climbed the hill, maybe next time. As for left nuts,
well, each to their own.