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Three Weeks in Japan
Japan October 10, 2016

Three Weeks in Japan

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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.

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Japan October 11, 2016

Tokyo: Senso-ji and Yanaka

Senso-ji Buddhist temple, Yanaka streets and a graveyard, busy Tokyo at night.

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Japan October 12, 2016

Tokyo: Ukiyo-e, Kagurazaka, Tokyo National Museum

Harajuku, Meji Jingu, Takeshita-dori, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Kagurazaka, Tokyo National Museum.

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Japan October 13, 2016

Tokyo to Yunishigawa-Onsen

Trains and buses, Honke Bankyu ryokan, our first onsen, an amazing dinner.

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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.

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Japan October 15, 2016

Nikko

Tosho-gu temple complex, the tomb of Ieyasu, Futarasan-jinja, Rinno-ji; a train to Takayama.

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Japan October 16, 2016

Takayama

Morning markets, the Yoshijima Heritage House, a long walk and a train to Kanazawa.

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Japan October 17, 2016

Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden; the Higashi district. Green tea and geisha houses.

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Japan October 18, 2016

Kyoto: Arashiyama

Eastern Kyoto: Arashiyama bamboo grove; the Okochi Sanso estate.

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Japan October 19, 2016

Kyoto: Temples and Shrines

Some of the most popular temples and shrines of western Kyoto.

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Japan October 20, 2016

Kyoto: Sumo

Nijo castle and gardens; sumo wrestling and a bit of shopping.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Japan October 24, 2016

Koya-san to Osaka

Temple hopping in Koya-san. The Bladerunner-esque nightlife of Osaka.

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Japan October 25, 2016

Miyajima Island

Train to Hiroshima; the touristy but surprisingly beautiful island of Miyajima.

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Japan October 26, 2016

Miyajima to Hiroshima

Itsukushima-jinja shrine, Senjokaku hall, oysters for lunch, back to Hiroshima.

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Japan October 27, 2016

Hiroshima

Hiroshima pilgrimage, trip to Himeji, floodlit castle by night.

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Japan October 28, 2016

Himeji to Nara

Himeji castle, trains to Nara, Mickey and his excellent Airbnb apartment.

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Japan October 29, 2016

Nara

The Daibutsu Hall, and a giant bronze Buddha, feeding tame deers, woodland shrines and 8th century artifacts.

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Japan October 30, 2016

Nara to Tokyo

Back to Tokyo by train and Shibuya nightlife.

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Japan October 31, 2016

Last Night in Tokyo

Shopping, geeky Akihabara, Tokyo city view by night, and a fantastic meal with great people.

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