Second visit to Saganoseki

The Saganoseki peninsula, near Oita-city with a view to Pacific Ocean hides unexpected beauty inside. Slightly hilly terrain, cozy fishing villages along the coastal road, clear blue water sparkling under the sun, that and more is Saganoseki. Check the rest of the story and you know what I mean. There are a lot of pictures in this post.


Morning dew on a rice paddy, which we passed on our walk Crop had been gathered by reaping and the unneeded straw had been laid on the field.


A reservoir dug in the mid-part of peninsula. Scenic but unfortunately man-made.


Uhm... 'Strange stone' sounds tempting and dangerous at the same time.


This shelter at the top of our climb is an ideal place to do cherry blossom tree viewing but the season is off.


Saganoseki lives through fishing. The first and largest fishing port viewed from the window of a lunch restaurant.




Ocean as far as eye can see. The road to the tip of peninsula opened a view towards Pacific Ocean.


Our day of travel was Monday, and because of the Labor Thanksgiving Day, a public holiday. Many Japanese came to relax and do fishing.


A jam-packed fishing port.


Some random fishes caught by a holiday fisher.


The shore was not sandy but full of small stones rounded by combers.


Lighthouse at the tip of peninsula. In the time of Second Wold War two huts were in the place those trees at the left. Today the stone foundations are still in place.


Lighthouse or white tower...




A chocolate filled bun on an afternoon break. Great snack and best round rolls that a bakery in Oita station offers.


Down at the sea level. The sound of waves in front of endless sea made us look hypnotized.




Who knows, maybe we were hypnotized. Are you?


The sun had enough of the day and started to set.


And here is the final view of the peninsula. Sun set and there was only darkness. We were tired, our feet hurt and ready to go home. But it was a trip well worth doing - I recommend!