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Mt Aso National Park – Kyushu

February 10, 2017 by mijville

Mt Aso National park is located in the Kumamoto Prefecture and is one of the largest calderas in the world. It is 17 Km across from east to west, 25 km north to south and has an area of roughly 350 square km. The group of five volcanoes in the centre of the caldera, that includes Mt Taka, Mt Eboshi, Mt Kijima, Mt Neko and the still very active Mt Naka is referred to as Mt Aso. There is no […]

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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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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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Ryozen Kannon & Kyomizudera Gion Kyoto

January 28, 2017 by mijville

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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.

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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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Sakura-jima Kagoshima

February 13, 2016 by mijville

Sakura-jima is one of the worlds most active volcanos. Located in Kagoshima Bay 8km west of Kagoshima City, population of half a million people. Sakura-jima has been erupting constantly since the 8th century While we were there it erupted frequently with steam of plumes of ash. Quite spectacular. We were to take the train to Kagoshima station to catch the ferry to the Island but missed our stop and ended up at Ryugamizu Station – in the middle of nowhere. […]

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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art- Kanazawa

January 26, 2016 by mijville

An excellent art Gallery. I’ve been to this gallery 3 times now and the exhibitions have always been so interesting and enjoyable. Here are a few pics of some of the exhibits. Have a look at their website for more information. https://www.kanazawa21.jp/exhibition_event_en.php I was mesmerised by “Ghost in the Cell” and there was a huge exhibition of Inoue Yuichi, a Japanese calligraphy artist plus so much more. Below is the work of Aono Fumiaki who transform objects washed up on […]

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Kanazawa Castle

January 26, 2016 by mijville

Thunderbird Express – Kyoto to Kanazawa. very comfortable 2 1/2 hours. Rainy day at Kanazawa Castle Interesting display of how these castles were built showing the wood joinery, walls and roof. Castle was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1881 so most of the castle has been rebuilt.

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My experiences & adventures in Japan

Tag: Japan

Mt Aso National Park – Kyushu

Hell of Hot Springs Beppu

Oita Kyushu Japan

Ryozen Kannon & Kyomizudera Gion Kyoto

Sagano Scenic Railway – Kyoto

Mishima

Tokai Marine Science Museum

Sakura-jima Kagoshima

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art- Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle