伊賀忍者の故郷、伊賀市をスタート。城下町と伊賀上野城を回ったら、国道163号線を西進し、笠置町に向かいます。1回目のヒルクライムは笠置寺。1.6㎞で高低差200mくらいの登りですが、ゲキサカで登り切れずです。平均でたぶん10%は越えると思われます。笠置寺はまさに修験者の寺でした。来た道を戻り、次は和束町へ向かいます。山間の小さな町ですが、宇治茶の生産地で、茶畑の景色が有名です。いったん坂道を降りた後の登り返し250mは結構堪えました。木津川市に入り、岩船寺、浄瑠璃寺を回り、加茂駅から電車に乗りました。60㎞の道のりで、獲得標高は900mを超えました。
We started in Iga City, the hometown of the Iga ninja. After touring the castle town and Iga Ueno Castle, we headed west on National Route 163 toward Kasagi Town. Our first hill climb was to Kasagi Temple. It was a 1.6 km climb with a 200m elevation difference, but we couldn't finish it due to the steep slope. On average, it probably exceeded 10%. Kasagi Temple was truly a temple for ascetics. We returned the way we came and headed to Wazuka Town. It's a small mountain town famous for its Uji tea production and its tea plantation scenery. After descending the slope, the 250m climb back up was quite challenging. We entered Kizugawa City, visited Gansenji Temple and Joruriji Temple, and then took the train from Kamo Station. Over the 60 km journey, we gained over 900m in elevation.
まずは、伊賀市。近鉄電車に乗って、柘植駅で伊賀線に乗り換えて伊賀上野駅へ。柘植から走るのがセオリーですが、ローカル線に乗るのも大事なことです。今回、伊賀上野は街並みを少しと、伊賀上野城を回っただけです。
First, Iga City. I took the Kintetsu Railway and changed to the Iga Line at Tsuge Station to get to Iga-Ueno Station. While it's common to start from Tsuge, it's also important to take a local train. This time, I only explored the townscape a bit and visited Iga-Ueno Castle.
国道163号線を西進し笠置町を目指します。大阪方面は名阪国道と呼ばれる国道25号線の方が有名なので、交通量は少なめです。ただ、微妙に上るので地味に厳しい感じでした。南山城村に入ると関西本線沿いになるので、かなり安心感があります。さて、笠置町に入り、笠置寺に向かいます。住宅地から急に山道に入るので、ちょっと驚きでした。笠置寺は山寺と呼んでいいと思います。
I headed west on National Route 163 toward Kasagi Town. National Route 25, also known as the Meihan National Highway, is more popular towards Osaka, so there was less traffic. However, the road was a bit steep, as it was slightly uphill. Once I entered Minamiyamashiro Village, I was on the Kansai Main Line, which gave me a sense of security. Now, I entered Kasagi Town and headed toward Kasagi Temple. I was a bit surprised to suddenly enter a mountain path from a residential area. I think Kasagidera can be called a mountain temple.
一度笠置の町に降りて、今度は北上して和束町へ向かいます。またもや上り坂になります。和束町の茶畑の景観は日本遺産になっております。宇治茶の産地で有名で、警官は圧巻でした。ただ、富士山が欲しいとも思いました。
We descended to Kasagi Town and then headed north to Wazuka Town. Once again, the road was uphill. Wazuka Town's tea plantation landscape is a Japan Heritage Site. It's famous for producing Uji tea, and the police officers were impressive. However, I also wished I could see Mount Fuji.
木津川市に降りて、時間があったので岩船寺、浄瑠璃寺を回りました。重要文化財、国保のある古刹です。また、浄瑠璃寺の周りの景色は古い日本を感じることができる場所だと思いました。
After arriving in Kizugawa City, I had some time to visit Gansenji Temple and Joruriji Temple. They are ancient temples that are designated as important cultural properties and are protected by the National Health Insurance. I also felt that the scenery around Joruriji Temple was a place where you could get a feel for old Japan.
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