Mt. Inari and Nijo-jo
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Can’t believe I made it to the top of Mt. Inari of the famed pathway of Tori gates. Walk itself wasn’t difficult. Just a lot of stairs and 32C. My thought was going to be it would be so crowded.Læs mere
Can’t believe I made it to the top of Mt. Inari of the famed pathway of Tori gates. Walk itself wasn’t difficult. Just a lot of stairs and 32C. My thought was going to be it would be so crowded.Læs mere
Today the Philosopher’s Walk. A peaceful walk along a canal with many temples and shrines. Slow going as it was very hot. Apparently in spring it is spectacular as the walk is lined with cherryLæs mere
Today a more relaxing day. Walked through the Samurai district. The houses ranged from those of the lowly to a large house of a Samurai overlord. The gardens were stunning. Many of the houses in theLæs mere
Today did a bus tour to Shirakawago, an historic village in the mountains about 2 hours out of Kanazawa. This world heritage site is made up of houses that are A frame about 3 stories and covered withLæs mere
Today set out to visit the Origami Workshop. Closed but the sign did say it was meant to open today. A disappointment but not to be thwarted we headed to Yanaka Ginza. This narrow shopping street wasLæs mere
Today we explored Meiji Shrine, which is in the center of a beautiful park which was a welcome relief from the heat Here we were treated to a wedding which was spectacular. A workman was busy sweepingLæs mere
Early morning arrival in Tokyo. Sunrise just before landing. Spent ages in immigration. Once we left our luggage at the hotel we then exchanged our JR vouchers for our actual rail tickets. TokyoLæs mere