JapanKyoto PrefectureKyōto-shiFukakusaFushimi Inari-taisha34°58’2” N 135°46’21” E
29 september 2023, 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.Meer informatie
30 september 2023, 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 stationMeer informatie
Reiziger Some days are quite packed. At our next city Hiroshima it will be easier.
1 oktober 2023, 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. AMeer informatie
JapanHiroshima-kenHigashi-kuHikarimachi34°24’3” N 132°28’43” E
2 oktober 2023, 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 streetscapeMeer informatie
JapanKagawa-kenNaoshima ChōTsumuuraOkameno Hana34°26’47” N 133°59’44” E
3 oktober 2023, 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 hotelMeer informatie
JapanOkayama-kenOkayama ShiNishi-nakasangeKōrakuen34°40’3” N 133°56’6” E
4 oktober 2023, 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 areMeer informatie
JapanHyōgoHimejiHimeji castle34°50’21” N 134°41’36” E
4 oktober 2023, 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 orMeer informatie
5 oktober 2023, 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. FoundationsMeer informatie
JapanNara-kenHigashikiderachōTōdai-ji34°41’23” N 135°50’22” E
6 oktober 2023, 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 inMeer informatie
7 oktober 2023, 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.
