Enoshima (cont’d)
7 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
We walked around the island and ate a rice snack that comprised of a prawn placed on a hot plate and then a ladle of rice flour mixture and then the two are compressed together and heated until theOkumaya devam et
Enoshima (cont’d)
7 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
Enoshima (cont’d)
7 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Ready for the trip back to the mainland after a fascinating day.
Part of the morning was spent walking around the rocky beach on a timber walkway and inspecting all of the small temples.
We wereOkumaya devam et
Great Buddha of Kamakura
7 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Kōtoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect, in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Its mountain name is Taiizan and its common temple name is Shōjōsen-ji.
The temple isOkumaya devam et
Tokyo
8 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Some more traveling around Tokyo and we ran into some Japanese girls in traditional dress. As I recall it was a special day in Japan that celebrates such things.
Small eatery in Tokyo area
8 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
We had some amazing Japanese fried chicken here and I was particularly impressed with the art work mural on the wall.
We then caught a train to travel to the world renown sculpture park in Hakone.
Hakone Sculpture Park
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Travelling to Hakone Sculpture Park to compare it to Johnny’s Pl Leo estate Park.
Hakone Open-Air Museum is Japan's first open-air museum, opened in 1969 in Hakone in Ashigarashimo District,Okumaya devam et
Hakone Sculpture Park
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
The museum houses over 1,000 sculptures and features art by Henry Moore, Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, Rokuzan Ogiwara, and Kōtarō Takamura. The sculptural works in Hakone Open-Air MuseumOkumaya devam et
Hakone Sculpture Park
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
The museum houses over 1,000 sculptures and features art by Henry Moore, Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, Rokuzan Ogiwara, and Kōtarō Takamura. The sculptural works in Hakone Open-Air MuseumOkumaya devam et
Hakone Sulpture Park
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Some more amazing sculptures featuring one of my favorites Arnoldo Pomedoro who is responsible for the large brass sphere with the interior exposed.
We also saw a similar one in Italy at the VaticanOkumaya devam et
Hakone Sculpture Park
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 7 °C
The sculptural works in Hakone Open-Air Museum has about 120 on permanent display across the huge sculpture park.
Hakone Open Air Museum
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 7 °C
The museum also offers sculptures children can play on and a natural fed hot-spring foot-bath for guests.
Hakone Open Air Museum
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 7 °C
The museum is split into 5 indoor exhibitions and is best known for the Picasso Pavilion hall, which features around 300 of Picasso's works.
Lake Village
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 7 °C
The boat is a replica of an old sailing ship that has been remodeled.
Once on the other side of the lake we disembarked and explored the tourist town and had lunch there.
I also managed to captureOkumaya devam et
Woody’s Bar
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 6 °C
This was a quaint little bar near the museum that was fashioned after the animated movie character Woody from toy story.
Great little place to visit before our train trip to the ryokan for the night.
Traditional Ryokan
9 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 7 °C
Jen organized for us to stay in a traditional ryokan with its own outdoor hot water spa. This was the highlight of the place for me.
We slept of traditional tatami mats which was also an experienceOkumaya devam et
Trip to Fuji Ashinoko Panoramic Park
10 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 6 °C
This was the bus trip we took to the next part of the trip which was to catch a ship to travel across the lake to a tourist town.
Spent a moment reflecting on how valuable a good backpack is whenOkumaya devam et
Sail Across Lake
10 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 5 °C
The weather was relatively pleasant today especially as we travelled to the lake. The lake is quite long and as you travel along it Mt Fuji reveals
itself above the skyline which is quite a majesticOkumaya devam et
Lunch and Sightseeing
10 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 6 °C
The ferry traverses the lake and we disembarked at a small little village that had little to see at the time.
We decided to walk around the shore of the lake to the next village where we had someOkumaya devam et
Returning home for Dinner
10 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 7 °C
Bus trip to rail carriage to reach the top of the mountain which was quite spectacular as you can see.
Quaint caravan on the summit and then down again on the same mechanized train to experience aOkumaya devam et
Enroute to scenic outlook
10 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 6 °C
We then travelled by bus to another location where we caught a train/cable car to a lookout to observe some of the very picturesque mountain ranges in the background.
Unsure of where this actually isOkumaya devam et
Trasitional Japanese Breakfast
11 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ 🌧 3 °C
A traditional Japanese breakfast is an experience and not particularly to my liking as it is quite a savory experience with different vegetables and fish and rice...not something many WesternersOkumaya devam et
Osaka
11 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We visited Osaka for a food and ryokan crawl...with a lovely Japanese guide.
Osaka is renowned for its food and authentic Japanese cuisine.
It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and theOkumaya devam et
Osaka Food Tour
11 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Some of the places we visited and the food we ate. The tour was conducted by a Japanese woman who was attractive and living with her parents. She explained that one of the issues with Japanese men isOkumaya devam et
Hiroshima
12 Ocak 2017, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Probably one of the most profound tourist experiences I have ever had. These photos are close to ground zero where the first atomic bomb was dropped on Japan hastening the end of the Second World War.Okumaya devam et