Chrysanthenum, Himeji-jo
We spent a day at Himeji. We thought we’d take it easy and just see the castle and its attached garden.
Himeji-jo is reputed to be the prettiest castle in Japan. Having seen the castles at Hiroshima, Nagoya, Okazaki, Kanazawa and Osaka, I think that’s probably right. It sits on a hill and [...]
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09-Dec-07Hiroshima - the wide island.
07-Dec-07Hiroshima is a nice, compact city. It’s pretty easy to cycle all around, with the exception of the main shopping area around Hachobori and Hon-dori (because there are too many pedestrians).
We spent two nights in Hiroshima. Tourists normally make daytrips to Hiroshima but I think the 2 days spent there were worth it. It was [...]
Second stop: Miyajima
26-Nov-07Momijidani park, Miyajima
A homecoming after a lengthy time away is always made sweeter by the feeling that one now has an unlimited supply of underwear.
So after 2 nights in Osaka we tramped down to Miyajima via Hiroshima. Often referred to as “Miyajima Island”, it’s actually like saying “Miya island island” because the ‘jima’ bit means [...]
First stop: Osaka!
25-Nov-07Namba Station
Warning: photo-heavy post.
We spent the first 2 nights in Osaka for logistical reasons.
It was pretty fun if a bit rushed. On the first day we got lost around Umeda/Osaka station trying to find Yodobashi Camera, where Ray decided to buy the Sony H3 DSC. But we decided to head on down to Nipponbashi to [...]
Kampai!
22-Nov-07
Well well well.
Been a month away and only just got back the day before.
Seems like this should give me enough content for the next year (especially since I’m no where close to finishing China…I think I should just give up).
