Seki City: Monet's Pond and Blade-crafting Town Drive

Drive into Itatori in the mountains to witness the breathtakingly transparent 'Monet's Pond' that resembles a painting, starting early in the morning. The water surface where colorful koi glide between water lilies is so beautiful you'll want to take countless photos. In the afternoon, return to central Seki City, the blade-crafting capital, and visit Seki Zenkoji Temple, known for its unique swastika-shaped inner sanctum circuit, the Seki Metalworking Heritage Museum where you can experience sword-smith craftsmanship, and Feather Museum, a razor museum. A perfect drive course for camera-loving couples to experience both spectacular scenery and the artisanal heritage of this craftsman's town in a single day.