Lunch in Nikko

Shinkyo Bridge

First of many wonderful sights in Nikko. Originally the bridge formed by two serpants connecting with each other at the behest of the godlike figure who was answering the prayers of Shodo Shorin whoLeer más
See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil

Absolutely incredible. The Tosho-gu shrine.
Gojunoto, without the shrimp

Do you recognize this Pagoda? This is the real one, that was modeled with shrimp in Tokyo.
Staying in a Ryoken

Still up in the mountains, within the Nikko National Park. Kiyomi and I are staying in a traditional, centuries old, Japanese Ryoken.
My first Onsen

Yep, I got naked and sat in a hot spring while it snowed. It was absolutely wonderful.
Shogun

Or maybe Shogunn
Morning in Yunishigawa

I had the inn to myself this morning. Wandering this old world building all in my own. Heading to the airport shortly.
Breakfast time at the Ryoken

Time to return to Tokyo

Time to leave the Ryoken and drive back to Nikko, for the return trip to Tokyo
Nishigawa

A quick picture on the way back to Nikko
Ikinari-dango

A Japanese delicacy. Pretty good.
After 10am, time for a Nikko Beer

A light but herbal beer. Very refreshing and unique. This is brewed by the famous Kanaya Hotel. Like all things Nikko, the monkeys are on the label.
Leaving Nikko

Local train to Shimo-Imachi.
Transfered to the Revaty Express

This train will bring us to Kita-Senju. Time for our Kanaya Hotel Lunch
Last train for today

On the Skyliner heading to Narita. Just said goodbye to Kiyomi
Leaving a rainy Tokyo

Arriving in a rainy California

Strange flight path, a lot of flying in circles.
Time to start my second Saturday. I left Tokyo at 5:30 pm on Saturday and after 8 hours, it's 9:20 am on Saturday. I'll be so tired by end of today 😴
Stuck

The jet bridge won't move, so we're all queued up to get off, but they can't open the door yet. Maintenance are on their way.
Enjoying the rain

Watching Trystan approach.