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Koishikawa Korakuen Illumination
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Koishikawa Korakuen garden in Tokyo ( beside Tokyo dome) had a special evening illumination event last week ( 6-9pm) Y1000 with food stalls and a stage for perfomances ( did not stay for the performances). The East gate was used https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...241ccf0a8a.jpg Koishikawa Korakuen illumination https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cf244d8637.jpg Central island in the main lake in the garden with changing colours https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1075f495c3.jpg Regards TBS |
JMSDF Submarine Akishio at Kure
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Visited Kure ( 35mins on rapid train from Hiroshima) and visited the Yamato Museum ( Maritime Museum) and the JMSDF museum ( beside it) inc going aboard the Diesel electric submarine Akishio ( decommissioned in 2004). Whilst you only visit one deck of the submarine , you can see some crew quarters, the captain's cabin and the control room ( you can look out the periscope at the harbour and sit at the diving controllers seats. Free entry. Very impressive. It had been raining whem walking the wellsign posted covered walkway from the JR station to the Yamato museum but turned out to the a beautiful day https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cef5d1ddaa.jpg The JMSDF Diesel-electric submarine Akishio taken from the observation deck of the Yamato Museum in Kure ( Jan 2024) Regards TBS |
Originally Posted by The _Banking_Scot
(Post 35938653)
Hi,
Visited Kure ( 35mins on rapid train from Hiroshima) and visited the Yamato Museum ( Maritime Museum) and the JMSDF museum ( beside it) inc going aboard the Diesel electric submarine Akishio ( decommissioned in 2004). Whilst you only visit one deck of the submarine , you can see some crew quarters, the captain's cabin and the control room ( you can look out the periscope at the harbour and sit at the diving controllers seats. Free entry. Very impressive. It had been raining whem walking the wellsign posted covered walkway from the JR station to the Yamato museum but turned out to the a beautiful day https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cef5d1ddaa.jpg The JMSDF Diesel-electric submarine Akishio taken from the observation deck of the Yamato Museum in Kure ( Jan 2024) Regards TBS I've taken the slow train along the coast from Onomichi to Kure and on to Hiroshima. Nice and slow and relaxing. |
Hiroshima Jan 2024
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Some photos taken during my 4 night visit to Hiroshima ( then 3 nights in Tokyo) a fortnight ago https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...efc08a6520.jpg The Shukkeien garden in Hiroshima on a Sunday morning https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...71bbb4bd8f.jpg Shukkeien garden https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91591c7ffb.jpg Shukkeien garden taken from the high point on the path https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...77fa3318ad.jpg Hiroshima Castle. not bad views from the top. Trees had red berries which added some colour contrast https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d630321bf7.jpg The A-dome building taken from across the river close to the peace clock https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...83e61f250c.jpg The far side of the A-dome building and the peace clock https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f84ab90e7b.jpg The torri gate of Itsukushima shrine at Miyajima island taken from the beach at 1020 ( tide coming in) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...750ef08a94.jpg The shrine taken from the west ( towards the Kiyomori shrine) This part was virtually deserted compared to the main parts of Miyajima. Tide coming in https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...94beaaa905.jpg Sideways view of the torri- gate. Shortly, the tide would cover where i was standing ( I was close to the step and kept an eye on the water). A bit of seaweed in the water. A beautiful day to visit Regards TBS |
Sankeien Garden, Hiroshima Airport
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On my final day in Hiroshima in mid january, I had a 1240 flight back to HND. Rather than going back to the peace park ( 20 mins walk each way from the Hilton ) and being a beautiful day , I decided to get anv earlier bus to the airport and explore the sankeien garden ( 5 mins walk from the terminal). Took the 0950 limousine bus from the JR station, arrived at 1040 at the airport , checked in my bags then spent an hour at the garden before going through security and a quick coffee and soft drink in the JAL sakura lounge before boarding. The garden is absolutely beautiful even in winter and so quiet Some photos https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...938992f328.jpg After the entrance to the garden https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b553483dde.jpg The waterfall at the top of the park https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...11055dcc30.jpg View from the far end of the garden. Paths generally ok for small wheeled carry ons ( carried it up steps and over the bridges). Loved the small bridges here. Nice view point ( house on left) with picnic tables and a restroom) facing the lake and the airport control tower beyond it) Regards TBS |
Kawazu - Late February Plum Blossoms along the name-sake river
My first visit to this beautiful Izu Peninsula & timely enjoyed the plum blossoms along the river. What a treat! Here are a few images from my visit.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...995-HDR-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...DSC0895-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...DSC0814-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...DSC0675-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...DSC0666-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...DSC0814-X2.jpg |
Window Seat: JL305 Business Class, port side window seat
Every time when and if there was an opportunity to see (snap a shot of) Mt. Fuji, I would plan for it. This time, I decided to stay over-night in HND and take an early morning (instead of a night flight that offers better transit time) JL305 HND-FUK in hope to see a picture like this one posted below:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ja...SC06273-X2.jpg BTW, I also had the fortune to see Mt. Fuji two more times when on the Shinkansen. Will post those images when time permits. Japan is such a great destination, any time of the year! |
Yokohama China Town: Cold windy evening photo walk
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Miyajima island Jan 2024
Hi,
Saw the miyajima deer by the water on my last visit (Jan 2024) Should get some nice photos on my next trip ( Kyoto/Huis Ten bosch/nagasaki/ hiroshima/tokyo) in mid april https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98bb7fdf5f.jpg Miyajima island and deer Regards TBS |
A cloudy day at Okayama Castle
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"I ain't movin," says this Tachikawa pawn shop
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...62ee58b32.jpeglit-up sakura tree with Tokyo Tower and Azabudai Hills tower in the back.
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Originally Posted by evergrn
(Post 36173044)
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...62ee58b32.jpeglit-up sakura tree with Tokyo Tower and Azabudai Hills tower in the back.
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It was a very short trip in mid April, didn’t think we’d get to see cherry blossom in bloom in Tokyo that late. We were very fortunate.
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Hakata
Due to heavy rain most of the day, no tapai along the canal
https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ex...MG_4753-X2.jpg Contrast: on a good weather night: https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ex...MG_4756-X2.jpg Quite busy at night: https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ex...MG_4759-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ex...MG_4763-X2.jpg My home for a short stay: https://photos.smugmug.com/Assets/Ex...MG_4783-X2.jpg |
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