Solo in Japan! ~ Fukuchiyama Part 1: Fukuchiyama Castle ~

Second detour, as typhoon neared Kyoto. Wish to fully utilize the last of my JR Pass, but trains to Amanohashidate were suspended. Recommended by Cosine to visit Fukuchiyama city, located in the north west of Kyoto prefecture. 

Having not much expectations, reached the place and find  the township very uncrowded and quiet. Too quiet, like a ghost town. :/  Thankful to find a tourist information center right at the train station, which gave some clues on spending half the day there.

AS the town is relatively small, places are reachable on foot. Little did I know then, this was perhaps one of the most relaxing and most enjoyable photography trip I had, for some time. :)

Ghost town, as if. Probably the most lively thing is the traffic light.
But I love the vibes.

First destination was the local castle, the Fukuchiyama Castle.

Fukuchiyama Castle within the village.

It was quite small as compared to Himeji Castle, and did not proof too helpful in getting to know the history and place as the information was not translated to English. Nevertheless, I liked how uncrowded it was; there weren't many visitors, and thanks to the typhoon, I could have some dramatic shots. :D

The yards of Fukuchiyama Castle 

Fukuchiyama Castle

TBC~