ЯпонияShijōdōri35°0’31” N 135°46’1” E
16 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
On the way to lunch today in Ishibashicho, Kyoto, we walked through shopping arcades. After lunch we had a little free time to browse the shops.
Many of our meals have included Waghu beef. WaghuЧитать далее
ЯпонияKyōto34°59’10” N 135°45’32” E
17 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
It turns out that last night's commuter train ride was good practice for this morning. This was another time where our main suitcases would go on ahead and we would just have one hand luggage eachЧитать далее
ЯпонияKodatsuno36°33’48” N 136°39’47” E
17 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Kenrokuen is one of Japan's 'Three Great Gardens'. It dates back to the early 17th century and is known for its stunning beauty in all seasons.
It was previously the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle,Читать далее
Candice ColeWhat a stunning garden, those tree branches are mesmerising.
ЯпонияMameda-honmachi36°33’51” N 136°39’0” E
17 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
On the way out of Kenrokuen we had an ice cream cone with gold leaf and hoped it wouldn't spoil lunch. Lunch was again traditional Japanese - lovely!
Nomura Samurai House is the only samuraiЧитать далее
ЯпонияNomachi-eki36°33’18” N 136°38’44” E
17 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Next stop, the Kutani Pottery where they produce handmade porcelain. It has been a family pottery for many generations.
Every piece is totally hand made, takes four months to produce and it isЧитать далее
ЯпонияInami36°33’42” N 136°58’39” E
18 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Travelled by coach today to Takayama. On the way we stopped in Inami.
Inami, in Toyama Prefecture, is well-known for its skilled wood carvers and sculptors.
There are 120 wood carving workshopsЧитать далее
ЯпонияKawaichō-jōgashima36°17’32” N 137°2’39” E
18 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
With only 30% of the land available for living and agriculture, none of it goes to waste.
It seems that all available space is very efficiently used for rice paddies or growing vegetables.
ЯпонияShirakawa-go36°15’24” N 136°54’16” E 18 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement in what was once considered a wild and unexplored region. Because of the area’s natural environment, with high mountains and heavyЧитать далее
ЯпонияShirakawa-go36°15’26” N 136°54’21” E
18 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
ЯпонияTakayama36°8’35” N 137°15’29” E 19 мая 2024 г., Япония ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The Miyagawa morning market happens every morning. There are many stalls along the riverside with shops on the other side of the narrow street.
The stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, local craftЧитать далее
Bev LeeWhat a quirky and interesting post ..."good job"!