Kibi-ji Cycling

Kibi is the old name of a region in Japan. One spring day, I went cycling along the Kibi-ji route.

My ride began in the middle part of the Sasagase River basin.

On the left, you can see a granite quarry where Mannari-ishi is extracted. My grandfather worked as a stonemason.

I passed by Kibitsuhiko Shrine. I sometimes buy a road safety amulet there.

I also passed by Kibitsu Shrine.

Tsukuriyama Kofun is an ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound. It is said to have been built in the 5th century.

I finally reached my destination for the day. Beyond a small field of canola flowers, you can see the five-storied pagoda.

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