JapanKyoto PrefectureKyōto-shiFukakusaFushimi Inari-taisha34°58’2” N 135°46’21” E
29. September 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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.Weiterlesen
30. September 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
The bamboo grove is just outside Kyoto. Getting wonderful use out of our JR passes. The grove is a short walk through these immense bamboo trees for want of a better word. Near the Arashiyama stationWeiterlesen
Reisender Some days are quite packed. At our next city Hiroshima it will be easier.
JapanHiroshima-kenMiyajimaMomijidani park34°17’49” N 132°19’14” E
1. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Arrived in Hiroshima. A friend had told me about the tides. So the first stop was Miyajima Island to see the giant tori that appears to be floating. At low tide you can see the mud flat it sits in. AWeiterlesen
JapanHiroshima-kenHigashi-kuHikarimachi34°24’3” N 132°28’43” E
2. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Something a little different today. Initially thwarted by train delays to Iwakuni. Something unexpected here. We just reversed our plan. We Kabe first. Not sure if we found the old style streetscapeWeiterlesen
JapanPräfektur KagawaNaoshima ChōTsumuuraOkameno Hana34°26’47” N 133°59’44” E
3. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Naoshima is known as the Art Island. The major gallery Bernesse House is a complex that was designed by Tadao Ando. It’s both a museum and a hotel. Some of the art was only available to the hotelWeiterlesen
JapanPräfektur OkayamaOkayama ShiNishi-nakasangeKōrakuen34°40’3” N 133°56’6” E
4. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Visited Okayama Castle and the Korakuen Garden. Built by Ukita Hidele, a feudal lord. The exterior walls are black with gold leaf features. This castle overlooks the Korakuen Gardens which areWeiterlesen
Reisender Such exquisite gardens & buildings.... Very tranquil.... cheers xox
JapanPräfektur HyōgoHimejiHimeji castle34°50’21” N 134°41’36” E
4. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Known as the White Heron Castle is an imposing structure overlooking Himeji. It is one of the oldest surviving castle keeps in Japan. It is one of the few keeps not destroyed by fire, being bombed orWeiterlesen
Reisender Simple but impressive architectural design features.... Enjoy....
JapanŌsaka-fuOsaka-shiBanbachōOsaka castle34°41’17” N 135°31’32” E
5. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Visited Osaka Castle. Like all castles built in the tiered style. Green tiles adorned the roof here. Large granite stones with symbolic adornments. No translations. View from the top. FoundationsWeiterlesen
JapanNara-kenHigashikiderachōTōdai-ji34°41’23” N 135°50’22” E
6. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Travelled out of Osaka to Nara once the capital and important city centre. Visited Kofuku-ji home to the Golden Hall. No photos allowed inside. This temple was impressive due to its expanse green inWeiterlesen
Reisender Wow! Some spectacular architecture & detailed buildings there.... Cheers
JapanŌsaka-fuOsaka-shiUmedaHigashiumeda-eki34°42’5” N 135°29’52” E
7. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Leaving Osaka some unusual sights. Not sure if you want your balcony facing the tracks. Not seen an elevator like this at home. Osaka station.
