At the summit area of Mount Nokogiri, there is Nihon-ji Temple, and you can walk along the mountain path leading to the temple while visiting the remains.
Anyway, I am overwhelmed by the enormity of each quarry. Considering that this was done by manpower, it’s nothing short of astonishing. The interiors of the holes are inaccessible.Occasionally, you can discover sculptures carved into the walls. Perhaps they were for safety prayers or something similar.This quarry was operational until relatively recently. It’s a remain of the mechanized era, and the way it was cut is remarkable. The surrounding people were also quite excited. I think the entire mountain is a must-see spot that Chiba Prefecture should be proud of.Abandoned machinery. It has its own charm. The photo appears to be of a stone-cutting device.There are even heavy machinery from that famous manufacturer.Multiple layers of cut marks stretch out.Arrived at Nihon-ji Temple and took a break at the observation deck.Presumably, the final destination of the Grand Tour was this temple, where a road extends to the summit. After paying homage to the giant stone Buddha, I descended by ropeway. This Buddha is reportedly much larger than the one in Nara, making it the largest in Japan.After a refreshing bath, I leisurely enjoyed a cup of coffee before boarding the return ferry. The specialty fried horse mackerel was crispy and delicious, freshly fried.I gaze out at Izu Oshima from the sea. I really wanted to visit there, but I just couldn’t fit it into my schedule. I’ll have to save it for another day when I return to Japan.
