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Mizuho-machi

Mizuho-machi on Sayama Hills is Tokyo's tea-growing area. 7 walking paths continue to Rokudoyama Park. Cyclamen persicum flowers are in season from October through December. Chestnut dorayaki and poultry egg pudding and other confections are famous here.
Sam

Sam

Sam is a Hong Kong-based prop stylist and photographer who runs a lifestyle and fashion blog called Sam is Home (@samishome).

Fall

Day 1

rent bikes

rent bikes

Cycling is the quickest way to get around in small towns where public transportation is relatively sparse. We spent the day cycling around the temples, local museum and gardens. You can rent bikes along the train station for a day rate of ¥400
With Empukuji Temple

With Empukuji Temple

Small temple site
Walking around Empukuji Temple

Walking around Empukuji Temple

Small temple site
view of Empukuji Temple

view of Empukuji Temple

Small temple site
Detail of Empukuji Temple

Detail of Empukuji Temple

Small temple site
Tempura/Soba Murayama

Tempura/Soba Murayama

Highlights include duck soba noodle soup and tempura
Nishimura-en

Nishimura-en

Word Coffee

Word Coffee

Through the power of Instagram, discovered a couple cafes one being Word Coffee that has an English menu with coffees, sandwiches and fresh pastries.
At Word Coffee

At Word Coffee

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