• Whispers of the Orient
    Looks like a painting.
    Nice entrance into the harbor, with snow capped mountains in the distance.Japanese beauties, greeting us as we came off the ship.Even more and better blossoms today. The perfect time to see them!Pretty Japanese woman posing in front of cherry blossoms.Even these orchids (yes, they are real!) in a shop were breathtaking!Almost looks like snow!Backlit cherry tree.Walking along the moat entrance.A Japanese setting that calls for you to stop and appreciate its beauty.Waterfall made in the 1700's.Peekaboo view of the Kanazawa Castle!Sweet bridge over the inside moat.Found in one of the shops.Up close cherry blossom!Some of the cherry trees along the outside moat.The Omichi market was teeming with tourists who couldn't get enough sushi!Yum, sea urchin in the market!Sweet little girls performing as we sailed away. It made us like Kanazawa even more!Snow covered mountains in the Japanese Alps.

    Kanazawa, Japan

    April 5, 2025 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

    Finally the weather was nice, blue skies, good temps. We boarded our bus for a short ride to the Kenrokuen Gardens and Kanazawa Castle. Our guide promised the best cherry blossoms ever and, with over 8,000 trees, she should be believed. She was 100% correct! We thought nothing could top Jeju Island, but Kanazawa did. Between the gorgeous gardens and the castle with its moats, we were completely mesmerized! And then, on to the wonderful Omichi Market. Great day!Read more