This is the final place I stayed, Rob's house in Toyosato. Rob is a builder and very creative so he produced a somewhat unusual design. The house is octagon shaped and the roof is a dome. Down the middle of the house you can see a concrete chimney that was poured one section at a time using movable formwork. There's going to be a masonry stove in the basement, it burns at a much higher temperature than a conventional stove and has a much bigger mass. This means that it uses wood much more efficiently, and most of the heat goes into the house instead of out the chimney.
Another view of Yuteisan.
The view from the roof, looking towards Annupuri mountain which is where Milky House is. The slopes are lit up at night and look very beautiful, but unfortunately I don't think I was able to get a good photo of them.
The view from the roof, looking towards Annupuri mountain which is where Milky House is. The slopes are lit up at night and look very beautiful, but unfortunately I don't think I was able to get a good photo of them.
A mountain river near Hirafu. When I talk this photo I was walking to Hirafu with a Scottish lass called Eilidh.
1 comment:
These are magical James. The snow just adds the finishing touch and creates a surreal atmosphere. The images make your text come to life. Thank you for posting these.
Angela
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