Travels

Today I went on a hike to Uguisunotaki Falls, into the deep end of the Kasugayama Forest, surrounded by tall Pines, where even the Sun doesn’t dare to peep through.

Lake Biwa is one of the most scenic spots in Japan. It is also one of very ancient lakes of the world dating back 4 million years. We take a walk along the white sands to the Torii at Shirahige Jinja to capture the lake in its surreal beauty.

We take the ferry to the magnificent island of Miyajima to visit the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine. The World Heritage site is located along the virgin forest of Mt. Misen over the waters of Hiroshima Bay. As dusk falls, the tide recedes and hoards of people make their way towards the beautiful Torii in the Sea.

Across the Meyasu Bridge Okayama castle walls Korakuen Resting for a few minutes Red-crowned Cranes Samurai armor Shima Chaya Bridge Going up Yuishinzan Hill View from Yuishinzan Hill Wide Korakuen Garden Grounds Crossing the bridge to Okayama Castle Boat rides Okayama castle from the bridge Okayama castle tower Sunset over Okayama castle Leaving Korakuen Thanks […]

We decided to do something different this new year eve. We walked down to Todaiji at midnight to usher in the new year with the blessings of the great Daibutsu. For it is only during New Year eve that the upper doors, in front of the face of the Great Buddha, are opened so all can witness the eyes of the Daibutsu.