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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion
      KinkakujiPond at KinkakujiKinkakujiRikusyunomatsuKinkakuji PavilionThe Golden PavilionMosaic wall KyotoNijo CastleKyotoKyotoShirakawa ShrineShirakumo ShrineImperial Palace GateView of Kyoto from our room

      Arrival in Kyoto

      11 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      We left Osaka and travelled by train to Kyoto successfully making the required transfers with our luggage. We found our hotel in Kyoto and left our bags. We decided to visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion). It is a Zen Temple - the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Getting there was by train and crowded bus and it was a very busy destination. It is an impressive structure on a large pond. We left the crowds and walked back to catch a bus back to the station where we found a little Japanese restaurant to have lunch. Next we walked to Nijo Castle but decided against paying to go inside the grounds (we've already seen a few castles!). Then we wandered up to the Imperial Palace grounds. The grounds are extensive with wide gravel paths, lots of different tree varieties, various buildings, a shrine and impressive gates. We caught a couple of trains to get back to our hotel to check in and relax.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn

      A Rainy Day in Osaka

      10 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      We decided to see Osaka Aquarium so booked online then set out in the rain to the station. The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It has a huge tank housing an array of sea creatures including two enormous whale sharks, rays, sharks and fish. It also has many other displays of other sea life such as otters, dolphins, seals and penguins. We spent a few hours enjoying the exhibits along with many school children. After the Aquarium we headed to catch a train to Dotonbori shopping area. This is a very busy area near a canal. It has long wide arcades with many restaurants, boutiques, high end stores, cafes etc. We looked around and stopped at a restaurant for lunch. Later we realised we were close enough to our hotel to walk back.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Himeji Castle
      Preschool groupHimeji castleView from Himeji castleView from Himeji CastleHimeji castleSelfie at Himeji castleHimeji castleCute school kidsKoi Carp at Kokoen GardenKokoen GardenKokoen GardensKokoen GardensOsaka CastleSunset over OsakaTamatsukuri Inari ShrineStatue at the ShrineTamatsukuri Inari ShrineOsaka Castle at duskOsaka Castle at dusk1View from the trainKokoen Gardens

      Himeji Castle and Osaka Castle

      9 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      We rose early to catch the cable car to the station to catch the Shinkansen to Himeji. When we arrived we stowed our luggage in a coin locker and walked to the Castle. Himeji castle is also known as White Heron Castle and is both a Japanese National Treasure as well as a World Heritage Site. We toured the Castle and then walked to the Kokoen Gardens, a lovely Edo period style Japanese garden. We decided to catch an earlier train than originally planned so that we would have some time to see some of Osaka today. We successfully navigated the train system and found our hotel. We checked in and headed to Osaka Castle which was about a 20 minute walk away. We wandered around the castle grounds, saw the sun set over Osaka and looked around the neighbouring Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine at dusk.Leia mais

    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      O-torii Gate
      O-torii GateFive Storied PagodaMomiji manju, maple leaf shaped cheesecakeCute BuddhaDaishoin Temple GateFigure at Temple GatePath to Daishoin TempleRed capped StatuesCute statue at Daishoin TempleCute statue at Daishoin TempleDaishoin Temple statue and buildingDaishoin TempleThe Henjo Kutsu cave has a ceiling covered in lanterns and also houses 88 Buddhist statuesDeer at MiyajimaMiyajima weddingLow tide at the O-torii GateMachine Made momiji manju

      Ferry to Miyajima

      8 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

      This morning we walked to the station and caught a train to Hiroden Miyajimaguchi Station where we transferred to the ferry to Miyajima. We walked along the shoreline to the O-torii Gate which is about 16 metres in height and 24 metres wide. The giant, orange, gate is partially submerged at high tide and marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, which was first built in the 12th century. We wandered about the island enjoying other sights especially the Daishoin Temple Complex which is located on the side of Mt Misen and has many temples, halls and statues. We particularly liked the paths lined with 500 Rakan statues with red knitted hats. Each statue represents a disciple of Shaka (Buddha) and each one is totally unique. While at Miyajima we tried a Momiji manju, the maple leaf shaped cheesecake which is a speciality specialty of the island and we witnessed one of the wild deer steal and eat a tourist's brochure. We returned to the O-torii Gate to see it at low tide before catching the ferry and train back to Hiroshima where the JR rail lady helped us book further train journeys on the ticket machine. We caught the street car back to some shops then walked back to the hotel.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Hello Kitty Shinkansen
      Peace Memorial Dome (Genbaku Dome)Children's Peace MonumentStatue of a prayer for peacePeace Park MemorialsPeace Park FountainPeace Park River ViewHiroshima CastleView from Hiroshima CastleHiroshima Castle gateShukkeien GardenShukkeien GardenShukkeien GardenShukkeien GardenShukkeien GardenChrysanthemums at Shukkeien Garden The Memorial Tower to the Mobilized StudentsSunset from our roomChicken and Rice

      Hiroshima Sights

      7 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      In Okayama we caught the street car to the station where we caught the Shinkansen Hikari to Hiroshima. On the way we spotted the Hello Kitty Shinkansen. We arrived at Hiroshima and caught the street car to our hotel where we dropped our luggage. It is located close to the Hiroshima Peace Park so we set out to explore the memorial park. There are multiple reminders and memorials of the terrible day in 1945 when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. There were many school groups visiting the park and we witnessed a moving scene where one group paid respects and sang at The Children's Peace Monument. After the Peace Park we visited the reconstructed Hiroshima Castle which was originally built in the 1590s, but was destroyed by the atomic bombing. It is surrounded by an impressive moat and large grounds and inside there is an interesting museum and great views of the city. We left the castle and walked to Shukkeien Garden. What a beautiful garden...Shukkeien literally means shrink-scenery so it has many miniaturised landscapes. The centre is a pond with inlets surrounded by mountains, valleys, bridges, arbours, bamboo, tea houses all connected by a path. As a senior (65 and over) Malcolm once again was admitted for free! As we weren't sure of the correct street car to take we walked back to the hotel via the Peace Park and checked in. It has an amazing view over the river and once settled we went to a local Japanese fast food restaurant for chicken and rice bowls.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Korakuen Garden
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      Okayama and Kurashiki

      6 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

      Our first stop today was to visit the lovely Korakuen garden which is located close to our hotel. This quintessential Japanese garden was created roughly 300 years ago by the area’s daimyo (domain lord). Centered around Enyo-tei House, which was built as living quarters, the garden covers some 13 ha and includes a Noh Stage as well as ponds, hills, plum groves, and a tea plantation. Next we crossed a bridge over the Asahi River to reach Okayama Castle which features a black exterior and gold leaf tiles. After a brief stop at the hotel we caught a street car to the railway station and caught a train to Kurashiki then walked to the Bikan Historical Area. This townscape, known for the characteristically Japanese white walls of its residences and the willow trees lining the banks of the Kurashiki River, has earned recognition as an Important Preservation District. Afterwards we caught the train back to Okayama, then had another ride on the street car, before returning to the hotel to rest.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Waiting for the Shinkansen at Kanazawa
      View from the ShinkansenStatue of MomotaroFountain at Okayama StationHotel RoomHotel bathroomSome advice in OkayamaOkayama ArcadeNishigawa CanalShinkansen

      Travelling to Okayama

      5 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      We caught the Shinkansen Thunderbird 18, 1995 model, from Kanazawa to Shin Osaka. We had a quick change to the Shinkansen Hikari 509 Super Express to Okayama. This train reached speeds up to 310 km/hr. We arrived at Okayama at about 3.15 so walked the 1.2 kilometres to the hotel to check in. Then we went for a walk to the Nishigawa Canal where there was some live music and families enjoying the area. On our way back we stopped to pick up dinner and tomorrow's breakfast at a convenience store. Slightly bigger room at this hotel.

      Note: Momotarō is a popular hero of Japanese folklore and his origin is said to be in Okayama. His name is often translated as Peach Boy, but is directly translated as Peach + Tarō, a common Japanese given name.
      Momotaro, the brave samurai born from a peach, journeys to Ogre Island to battle the evil oni. With the help of a giant dog, a clever monkey, and a courageous pheasant, the young warrior fights to rescue his family and village from plunder.      Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Kasumigaike Pond at Kenrokuen Garden
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      A day in Kanazawa

      4 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      We walked to Kenrokuen Garden where we strolled around the paths enjoying the ponds, fountains, lanterns and statues. This meticulously kept landscape garden dates back to 1546. Next we went over to Kanazawa Castle Park through the impressive fortified gate and across the moat where we saw the watchtower, park and learned about its history. We exited the park into another beautiful garden, the Gyokusen'inmaru Garden. This garden was built as a privately courtyard in 1634. Next we found Oyama Shrine which is dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the powerful local Maeda Clan It is surrounded by lovely gardens and ponds. It is known for its unusual gate. We stopped for lunch before visiting a couple of museums dedicated to life in Kanazawa and Samurai history. We caught a bus back to the station where we booked some further train journeys then walked back to hotel via 7 Eleven where we bought dinner and tomorrow's breakfast.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Shirakawa Go traditional house
      Shirakawa Go housesShirakawa Go buildingsHackman ShrineLion at Hachiman ShrineGassho houseRiver view ShirakawaSesame dumpling skewersStyling a tree, Shirakawa.Gassho style house, ShirakawaCoin lockersKanazawaTourists in KanazawaPreservation area, KanazawaRiver view KanazawaOmikuji, fortune telling paper slipsHotel view

      Shirakawa and Kanazawa.

      3–5 de nov. 2023, Japão ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      We set the alarms early to check out then walked, with our luggage, through the cold, foggy morning to catch our 7.20am bus to Shirakawa. We travelled through many tunnels and arrived at the World Heritage Site showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri (traditional thatched houses). We stowed our luggage in a coin locker and then explored the village. The sun was emerging from the fog as we wandered about this lovely village. Later we stopped for an early lunch of skewered sesame dumplings and beef patties before making our way to the bus terminal for our bus to Kanazawa. It was running late due to traffic so we chatted to a couple from Melbourne while we waited. We arrived at Kanazawa at around 2, found our hotel and were able to check in. After we settled in to yet another tiny room we walked to Kanazawa old district near the river (about a 30 minute walk). Here there is a preservation area from the Edo era. In this area tourists often dress as geishas and there are streets of old timber buildings. On the way back we stopped at a convenience store (Lawsons) and picked up dinner which we heated in our room's microwave. We have a nice city view from our hotel.Leia mais

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    • Souter SightseeingViajanteJapan in Autumn
      Statues at Hida Kokubunji Temple
      Hida Kokubunji TempleYew carving on Kajibashi BridgeCute Yew carving near the marketsRokujizou (six statues of Jizo)The pond at Hida Folk VillageTori gate to the Tateho ShrineThrowing a coin into the Pond of PrayersWooden statue at the Takumi ShrinePainted ceiling at the Takumi ShrineTakumi ShrineYoshizane's House at Hida Folk VillageAutumn foliageAutumn at Hida Folk VillagePond scenery at Hida Folk VillageExploring Takayama by bicycleTouring Temple in TakayamaAncient graveTakayama by bikeRiver view in Takayama

      An Autumn Day in Takayama

      2 de novembro de 2023, Japão ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      This morning we walked to the markets which are held along the riverside. Then we returned to the hotel to get the bicycles which we had organised to borrow. (For some reason we were told 'secret' - perhaps not enough bikes for everyone). We rode about 4km to Hida Folk Village which has more than thirty preserved buildings from around the region including thatched and shingled roof houses, a water mill and shrines surrounding a lovely pond. There was plenty of colourful autumn foliage. After a lunch stop at 7/11 we explored more of Takayama by bike stopping at other places of interest including various temples, shrines and ancient grave sites. We returned the bikes and rested for a while before heading out for a walk. We ended up at the same Nepalese restaurant for dinner as last night.Leia mais

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