Japan October 10, 2016 Three Weeks in Japan Welcome to my travel diary for Japan, which Carol and I visited for three weeks in October 2016. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 11, 2016 Tokyo: Senso-ji and Yanaka Senso-ji Buddhist temple, Yanaka streets and a graveyard, busy Tokyo at night. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 12, 2016 Tokyo: Ukiyo-e, Kagurazaka, Tokyo National Museum Harajuku, Meji Jingu, Takeshita-dori, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Kagurazaka, Tokyo National Museum. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 13, 2016 Tokyo to Yunishigawa-Onsen Trains and buses, Honke Bankyu ryokan, our first onsen, an amazing dinner. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 14, 2016 Yunishigawa-Onsen to Nikko Wandering around Yunishigawa-Onsen. A trip to Nikko and another traditional ryokan; the Kanman-ga-Fuchi Abyss; the Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 15, 2016 Nikko Tosho-gu temple complex, the tomb of Ieyasu, Futarasan-jinja, Rinno-ji; a train to Takayama. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 16, 2016 Takayama Morning markets, the Yoshijima Heritage House, a long walk and a train to Kanazawa. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 17, 2016 Kanazawa Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden; the Higashi district. Green tea and geisha houses. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 18, 2016 Kyoto: Arashiyama Eastern Kyoto: Arashiyama bamboo grove; the Okochi Sanso estate. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 19, 2016 Kyoto: Temples and Shrines Some of the most popular temples and shrines of western Kyoto. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 20, 2016 Kyoto: Sumo Nijo castle and gardens; sumo wrestling and a bit of shopping. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 21, 2016 Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine The stunning Fushimi Inari shrine, flea market at Toji temple; Kyoto at night: Pontocho alley and the Gion district. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 22, 2016 Kyoto: Jidai Matsui Festival Beautiful historical customes on parade at the Jidai Matsui festival; Nishiki food market and downtown Kyoto by night. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 23, 2016 Kyoto to Koya-san A long journey from Kyoto to Koya-san. Temple lodgings, the Okunoin Buddhist cemetery and Kobo Daishi mausoleum. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 24, 2016 Koya-san to Osaka Temple hopping in Koya-san. The Bladerunner-esque nightlife of Osaka. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 25, 2016 Miyajima Island Train to Hiroshima; the touristy but surprisingly beautiful island of Miyajima. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 26, 2016 Miyajima to Hiroshima Itsukushima-jinja shrine, Senjokaku hall, oysters for lunch, back to Hiroshima. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 27, 2016 Hiroshima Hiroshima pilgrimage, trip to Himeji, floodlit castle by night. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 28, 2016 Himeji to Nara Himeji castle, trains to Nara, Mickey and his excellent Airbnb apartment. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 29, 2016 Nara The Daibutsu Hall, and a giant bronze Buddha, feeding tame deers, woodland shrines and 8th century artifacts. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 30, 2016 Nara to Tokyo Back to Tokyo by train and Shibuya nightlife. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
Japan October 31, 2016 Last Night in Tokyo Shopping, geeky Akihabara, Tokyo city view by night, and a fantastic meal with great people. Read 0 Facebook Twitter Google+
