CanadaCalgary International Airport51°7’48” N 114°0’13” W 9 februari, Canada ⋅ ☁️ -15 °C
At YYC waiting for our Westjet
10 1/2 flight to Tokyo.
JapanSendaibori Gawa35°40’40” N 139°47’33” E
10 februari, Japan ⋅ 🌙 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.
JapanUchisaiwaichō Eki35°40’7” N 139°45’27” E
11 februari, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 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 portableMeer informatie
JapanUchisaiwaichō Eki35°40’7” N 139°45’28” E
12 februari, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 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 aMeer informatie
JapanNanzen-ji35°0’39” N 135°47’37” E
12–17 feb., Japan ⋅ 🌧 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 ourMeer informatie
JapanShinagawa-wan35°37’2” N 139°46’17” E
14 februari, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 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.Meer informatie
JapanShiodome35°40’4” N 139°45’41” E
15 februari, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 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 couldMeer informatie
JapanKiyomizu-eki35°1’20” N 138°29’16” E
16 februari, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofMeer informatie
Philippine Sea31°56’53” N 133°2’7” E
17 februari, 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.
JapanNanakubo31°37’5” N 130°34’43” E 18 februari, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 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 farMeer informatie
Time to spare, go by air [Margo]