Another exploratory day-trip excursion to a possible route into Kani, linking to the northern route to Gero hot springs. At about 100 kilometers for the round trip it’s a long one, but this one avoids the punishing climbs normally involved in getting out of the city.

15 October 2024: The town of Kani is the constant waypoint for rides to Gero Onsen from Nagoya. After the western route past Kasugai Country Club proved to include something close to a mountain hiking trail, and the eastern route via Seto and Tajimi proved to parallel speedy traffic over a nerve-rattling distance, this jaunt explores a middle route that merges with the Toki River. A fun ride, but without happy news on that front.

Visits to a nearby pottery district, always a sentimental journey.

A small tourist village near a gorge famous for its display of autumn leaves.

We had one day of cherry blossoms in Nagoya this year, and I took snaps of some of ’em.

A small roadside lunch counter in Okazaki that I discovered on my first camping trip, and still visit from time to time on a day trip.

The local library, where I have borrowing privileges and should spend more time.