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.Meer informatie
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.Meer informatie
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 cherryMeer informatie
Now In Kyoto. How about buying your Gucci or Prada at the train station. Massive underground shopping and food mall. Saw these Kokodama bonsai at one of the stores In Kyoto. Cecilia found a fabricMeer informatie
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 theMeer informatie
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 withMeer informatie
Boarded the bullet train for Kanazawa. All very efficient. Had a view of Mt. Fuji as we left Tokyo. Arrival in Kanazawa. Impressed by the massive train station. Kanazawa Castle near our hotel was onceMeer informatie
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 wasMeer informatie
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 sweepingMeer informatie
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. TokyoMeer informatie