Into the Pines: A Journey to Niji no Matsubara

Into the Pines: A Journey to Niji no Matsubara

We boarded a local bus bound for Niji no Matsubara Pine Grove, where the legendary forest awaited. As we left the town center, the scenery quickly shifted—endless rows of pine trees swayed gently, leaning away from the steady ocean wind. The air turned cooler and crisper, carrying the fresh, earthy scent of pine that seemed to clear both mind and lungs.

We knew we were entering somewhere special—a timeless forest of towering black pines, standing like ancient guardians, ready to welcome us into their quiet, peaceful embrace.