КанадаCalgary International Airport51°7’48” N 114°0’13” W 9 февраля, Канада ⋅ ☁️ -15 °C
At YYC waiting for our Westjet
10 1/2 flight to Tokyo.
ЯпонияSendaibori Gawa35°40’40” N 139°47’33” E
10 февраля, Япония ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Our flight was delayed an hour but arrived only 10 minutes later than scheduled. Opted to take the Limousine Bus as it dropped us at our hotel. Service at the hotel is amazing.
ЯпонияUchisaiwaichō Eki35°40’7” N 139°45’27” E
11 февраля, Япония ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
What a day. Our tour to Meiji Jingu Shrine included a parade to celebrate Japan National Foundation Day. At times we felt like we were in the parade. Traditional music, dance, bands and portableЧитать далее
ЯпонияUchisaiwaichō Eki35°40’7” N 139°45’28” E
12 февраля, Япония ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
Tour today with a Volunteer Guide.
Sensor-ji Temple is recognized with the iconic giant lantern or Thunder Gate entrance. From lantern to prayer hall is lined with souvenir stalls. There is also aЧитать далее
ЯпонияNanzen-ji35°0’39” N 135°47’37” E
13–18 февр., Япония ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Early start as we boarded the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) at 6:50 for Kyoto. Glad we were a little early as we need to get a new bar code for our tickets. Smooth ride!! We did see Mtn Fiji.
Met ourЧитать далее
ЯпонияShinagawa-wan35°37’2” N 139°46’17” E
14 февраля, Япония ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
We once again used the Volunteer Tour Guide. Our intention was to visit the Imperial Palace, but it was closed for the day. Instead we enjoyed the view of Tokyo from Metropolitan Government Building.Читать далее
ЯпонияShiodome35°40’4” N 139°45’41” E
15 февраля, Япония ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Big adventure today was to Don Quijote. A discount store with a wide range of items, from groceries, electronics, clothing etc. Products are packed from ceiling to floor with narrow aisles. I couldЧитать далее
ЯпонияKiyomizu-eki35°1’20” N 138°29’16” E
16 февраля, Япония ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Oceania provided transportation to shopping area and fish market.
I think this is the first fish market that I have visited that didn't smell like fish.
Shopping area had an interesting group ofЧитать далее
Philippine Sea31°56’53” N 133°2’7” E
17 февраля, Philippine Sea ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
Sea Day
After a hectic 6 days in need of a break.
Our Tour Guide forwarded me another cat picture from our last tour in Tokyo.
ЯпонияNanakubo31°37’5” N 130°34’43” E 18 февраля, Япония ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Destination, Sengan-en, which
is one of Japans famous traditional gardens and the stately home of Shimadzu clan.
Sengan-en overlooks the active Volanoe Sakurajima, which has erupted 65 times so farЧитать далее
Time to spare, go by air [Margo]