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Hell of Hot Springs Beppu

February 1, 2017 by mijville

Tatumaki – jigoku – “Water Spout Hell” This is a geyser that reaches over 50 metres high but to protect the surrounding area a rock enclosure was built ( the mind boggles at building this during the quiet period) The geyser is very reliable going off every 30 to 40 minutes and lasting 6 to 10 minutes. I have forgotten the name of this Jigoku. It was a small mud spring that once had a shrine.The shrine was destroyed in […]

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Beppu’s Hell of Hot Springs – first two

February 1, 2017 by mijville

We went to 4 hot springs over two days but I thought I would put them all together. These are the first 2 of Beppu’s 8 Hell of Hot Springs. jigoku means hell in japanese Chinoike-jigoku “Bloody Hell” The red colour comes from acidic iron & magnesium filled clay that bubbles up from 200 m the temperature is around 78C Umi-jogoku – “Sea Hell” Iron sulphate colours this 98C water an amazing blue. Also at Sea Hell was another […]

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Oita Kyushu Japan

January 29, 2017 by mijville

Usa Hachimanju Shrine Nakatsu Castle – impressive black castle in use from 1587 – 1871 Aono-domon Tunnel built by the Buddhist priest Zenkai. Took him over 30 years to build the 185 metre tunnel with chisel and hammer. Yabakei stone bridge – the longest arched stone bridge in Japan

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Hong Kong

January 29, 2017 by mijville

Left snowy Kyoto to spend a couple of days in Hong Kong This is the building in Hong Kong that David finished building in the late 80s. Still looks good. “I Love Donut” Exhibition of ceramic work by Korean born US based artist Jae Yong Kim.

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Ryozen Kannon & Kyomizudera Gion Kyoto

January 28, 2017 by mijville

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Athens & The Acropolis

July 26, 2016 by mijville

Most of my images are of the trip up to the Parthenon. Better pictures than mine can be found in books and on the internet so here are some images on the way up. Photo from the rooftop bar and restaurant at our hotel first stop for food and beer

Categories: Europe July 2016, Uncategorized • Tags: Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Odyssey, Parthenon

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Sagano Scenic Railway – Kyoto

June 22, 2016 by mijville

Sagano Scenic Railway also known as the Romantic Train runs along the Hozugawa River from Arashiyama to Kameoka. From this lovely old train with open carriages and wooden bench seats you can see the most wonderful scenery. You can purchase a return ticket or come back on the Hozugawa River Run. The day we did the trip the River was closed due to heavy rain. I have done the River Run and it was heaps of fun.

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Arashiyama, Hozukawa River, Japan, Kameoka, Kyoto, Romantic Train, Sagano Sightseeing Train

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Tokyo to Kyoto

June 22, 2016 by mijville

The famous Shibuya crossing – Tokyo Harajuku Tokyo Shirley tasting takoyaki (octopus balls) Kyoto Shopping in one of Kyoto’s covered shopping streets

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Mishima

June 16, 2016 by mijville

Trip to Mishima started on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Mishima. Shirley’s first trip on the Shinkansen The Mishima Skywalk is one of the best places to view Mt Fuji…that is if it’s not a rainy overcast day. Unfortunately the day we were there it was a rainy overcast day with not even a hint of the mountain. As we walked over the bridge, Japanese people kept apologising that we couldn’t see Fuji. So typical of the Japanese Still an […]

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Tokai Marine Science Museum

February 29, 2016 by mijville

Fabulous Aquarium and Marine Science Museum of the Tokai University. Much more to see than time would allow. Wonderful collection of deep sea specimens.

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