A taste of Japan

[kpc]

This is a pictorial trip report of the week I spent during my first trip to Japan recently. There are many reports on the actual plane trip itself (flew QF J from Syd-Nrt return – standard trip), but this report is directed at the beauty of the destination; If it encourages you to visit Japan, or brings back pleasant memories of a previous trip, I would be very satisfied, and it would justify the time I took to put it together!

I visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima, and have selected some of my favourite pictures of the trip. The full album is here if you want to have a look at all the pictures [and if you have broadband internet, best viewed in slideshow mode in full screen].

Aerial shot of Tokyo...taken from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bldg




Tsukiji fish market...tuna ready for auction




Shinjuku at night




fresh sushi & sashimi at Tsukiji fish market




Hana-rikyu Gardens, Tokyo…beautiful gardens



Harajuku district...love the hairstyle & colour

[kpc]

Shinkansen...aka as the "Bullet" train




Mt Fuji...in the distance...passing by at 300km/hr




Westin Miyako Kyoto…beautiful district views...




Imperial Palace, Kyoto…gardens




Gion, old Kyoto…lovely wooden walls




Kyoto …Kamo river

[kpc]

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto…school kids everywhere!




Sannenzaka Slope…lined by quaint little shops




2 beautiful Geisha…look at the beautiful Kimonos




Ishibe-Koji alley way…beautiful wooden fences/ walls




Ginkakuji Temple…gardens




Atom Bomb Dome, Hiroshima…the only building left from the destruction of Hiroshima

[Hvr]

This is a pictorial trip report of the week I spent during my first trip to Japan recently. ... If it encourages you to visit Japan, or brings back pleasant memories of a previous trip, I would be very satisfied, and it would justify the time I took to put it together!

I visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima, and have selected some of my favourite pictures of the trip.

kpc it does indeed bring back wonderful memories of my trip there last year (Feb 08). I am also planning on being there again next year as part of my next trip around Asia.

Thanks for sharing.

[samh004]

Loved the photos, looks like you took in a broad range of sights and tastes.

[Alanslegal]

Loved the photos, looks like you took in a broad range of sights and tastes.

Most agreed, but only thanks to my expert instructions whilst meeting up with KPC in Tokyo

[Evan]

I love Japan and have been many times but in 2004 i had an excellent few week trip only for holidays. One country in Asia that i would say to anybody they should visit. I have never made it to the fish market though as i really spend most of my time outside Tokyo when on holidays but it looks very interesting.

[vec]

Simply spectacular shots there kpc. Having only been through Japan a couple of times before, and not for more than 2 nights at a time, I would love to spend some quality time exploring the different sights and sounds.

Great visual report.

[drron]

Great memories.Thanks kpc.We first went 24 years ago.Absolutely loved it.So much so i even went back to Uni and did 2 years Japanese-still couldnt speak much but found I had a flair for kanji-can blow the minds of some Japanese when you write everything down!
Been back many times and will continue to do so.

[irwin8417]

Nice photos,I miss Kyoto!! Hope got chance visit again this August.