![Major stops during our trip are marked with red circles. Entry/departure points to/from Japan are marked with airplane icons.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155840529.ZqC8ZM0g.jpg) Major stops during our trip are marked with red circles. Entry/departure points to/from Japan are marked with airplane icons. |
![Judy waiting in Chicago's O'Hare Airport for our 13 hour flight to Tokyo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839156.fr7sIK4j.jpg) Judy waiting in Chicago's O'Hare Airport for our 13 hour flight to Tokyo. |
![We traveled to Japan with the Akamatsu Clan seen here at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. John & Sharon are longtime friends of ours](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839155.KyLVzbWD.jpg) We traveled to Japan with the "Akamatsu Clan" seen here at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. John & Sharon are longtime friends of ours |
![We flew to Tokyo from Chicago (13 hours) in this 747](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839154.dYuMlfzM.jpg) We flew to Tokyo from Chicago (13 hours) in this 747 |
![Park Hotel - where we stayed in Tokyo. Looking down at the attractive lobby and the buffet breakfast setup.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839283.bYq6GQmm.jpg) Park Hotel - where we stayed in Tokyo. Looking down at the attractive lobby and the buffet breakfast setup. |
![Judy doing reaearch for our trip - in our room at the Park Hotel in Tokyo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839281.3ow1meOM.jpg) Judy doing reaearch for our trip - in our room at the Park Hotel in Tokyo. |
![Skyscrapers of the Shiodome District of Tokyo as seen from our room at the Park Hotel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839158.pTTrFT7o.jpg) Skyscrapers of the Shiodome District of Tokyo as seen from our room at the Park Hotel. |
![Dinner with the Akamatsu Clan and others in the Shiodome City Center - our first night in Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839157.fnCJTOJl.jpg) Dinner with the "Akamatsu Clan" and others in the Shiodome City Center - our first night in Tokyo |
![Judy and Richard at the majestic torii located along the forested approach to the Meiji Shrine complex - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839161.WJLoFNKc.jpg) Judy and Richard at the majestic torii located along the forested approach to the Meiji Shrine complex - Tokyo |
![Sake barrels (kazaridaru) on the gravel road entrance to the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839159.o0Bn03Cn.jpg) Sake barrels (kazaridaru) on the gravel road entrance to the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo |
![Judy in front of the sake barrels (kazaridaru) on the gravel road entrance to the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839160.58cxzWbY.jpg) Judy in front of the sake barrels (kazaridaru) on the gravel road entrance to the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo |
![Schoolboys and a monk approaching the Meiji Shrine inner complex on the gravel road entrance surrounded by cedars - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839162.mzzrsoJS.jpg) Schoolboys and a monk approaching the Meiji Shrine inner complex on the gravel road entrance surrounded by cedars - Tokyo |
![Schoolgirls approaching the Meiji Shinto Shrine inner complex on the gravel road entrance surrounded by cedars.- Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839163.FZQK0Wjv.jpg) Schoolgirls approaching the Meiji Shinto Shrine inner complex on the gravel road entrance surrounded by cedars.- Tokyo |
![Judy on the gravel road to the Meiji Shrine complex surrounded by cedars.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839174.jbSvEbq6.jpg) Judy on the gravel road to the Meiji Shrine complex surrounded by cedars. |
![Judy and Richard on the gravel road to the Meiji Shrine complex surrounded by cedars.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839175.ww5EcVUa.jpg) Judy and Richard on the gravel road to the Meiji Shrine complex surrounded by cedars. |
![Students engaging in ceremonial purification and cleansing at a temizuya before going to the main shrine at Meiji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839165.Kp3UgZ08.jpg) Students engaging in ceremonial purification and cleansing at a temizuya before going to the main shrine at Meiji |
![Judy and others engaging in ceremonial purification and cleansing at a temizuya before entering the main shrine at Meiji.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839164.48tFeMBJ.jpg) Judy and others engaging in ceremonial purification and cleansing at a temizuya before entering the main shrine at Meiji. |
![Minami-shin Mon - the main shrine gate to the courtyard and inner sanctuary of the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155856837.TfPHwudj.jpg) Minami-shin Mon - the main shrine gate to the courtyard and inner sanctuary of the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo |
![The solemn procession of a Shinto wedding in the courtyard of the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155857374.jHxsE7s8.jpg) The solemn procession of a Shinto wedding in the courtyard of the Meiji Shrine - Tokyo |
![Offering Hall (haiden) - the place for worship at the Meiji Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839169.HAM27ZH9.jpg) Offering Hall (haiden) - the place for worship at the Meiji Shrine |
![Close-up of the Offering Hall (haiden) - the place for worship at the Meiji Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839170.bJfK3TvI.jpg) Close-up of the Offering Hall (haiden) - the place for worship at the Meiji Shrine |
![Worker on the gravel road to and from the Meiji Shrine. Sake barrels are in the background on the left side of the road.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839176.pFCd56dm.jpg) Worker on the gravel road to and from the Meiji Shrine. Sake barrels are in the background on the left side of the road. |
![Street in Akihabara (Electric Town) - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839178.5gGOb9PX.jpg) Street in Akihabara ("Electric Town") - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops |
![Street corner in Akihabara (Electric Town) - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839177.CSlBJv0C.jpg) Street corner in Akihabara ("Electric Town") - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops |
![Street corner in Akihabara (Electric Town) - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839181.LtbA7COp.jpg) Street corner in Akihabara ("Electric Town") - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops |
![Left to right: Judy, Sallie, John, Ruth and Linda in Akihabara (Electric Town) - district in central Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839180.A89tHCZh.jpg) Left to right: Judy, Sallie, John, Ruth and Linda in Akihabara ("Electric Town") - district in central Tokyo |
![Bicyclists in Akihabara (Electric Town) - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839183.VXfvZlK6.jpg) Bicyclists in Akihabara ("Electric Town") - district in central Tokyo famous for its electronic, manga and anime shops |
![The Nintenmon Gate to the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155864684.YL3okVBB.jpg) The Nintenmon Gate to the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo |
![The Hozomon Gate (left) and the Five Story Pagoda (right) in the Senso-ji Temple complex - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839185.E3P9Q1wn.jpg) The Hozomon Gate (left) and the Five Story Pagoda (right) in the Senso-ji Temple complex - Tokyo |
![Judy next to the incense burner in front of the Main Hall of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839187.9k1RVlRu.jpg) Judy next to the incense burner in front of the Main Hall of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo |
![The Main Hall (hondo) of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839188.rHuVAqWD.jpg) The Main Hall (hondo) of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo |
![The image of Kannon goddess of mercy is behind this gold curtain - Main Hall of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839189.tHiZFAVK.jpg) The image of Kannon goddess of mercy is behind this gold curtain - Main Hall of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo |
![Pay 100 yen here for a fortune - next to the Main Hall of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839190.esO6mutv.jpg) Pay 100 yen here for a fortune - next to the Main Hall of the Senso-ji Temple - Tokyo |
![Tokyo National Museum - Honkan Building](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839191.vHA3Xydl.jpg) Tokyo National Museum - Honkan Building |
![Dogu (clay figurine) from 1000-400 b.c.e. - Tokyo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839193.Oh2HXfhm.jpg) Dogu (clay figurine) from 1000-400 b.c.e. - Tokyo National Museum |
![Sho-Kannon Bosatsu in gilt bronze (copy of piece from the 7th-8th century) - Tokyo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839194.uNdITIdr.jpg) Sho-Kannon Bosatsu in gilt bronze (copy of piece from the 7th-8th century) - Tokyo National Museum |
![Samurai Gusoku Armor - do-maru chest armor with black lacing (17th century) - Tokyo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839195.30yzlQ14.jpg) Samurai Gusoku Armor - do-maru chest armor with black lacing (17th century) - Tokyo National Museum |
![The Hyokeikan Building - Tokyo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839192.mJSjgNqh.jpg) The Hyokeikan Building - Tokyo National Museum |
![The Ueno Subway Station - returning to the Park Hotel from the Tokyo National Museum and Ueno Park (Judy is on the right side.)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839196.6Kx4sUpv.jpg) The Ueno Subway Station - returning to the Park Hotel from the Tokyo National Museum and Ueno Park (Judy is on the right side.) |
![Judy at the Ueno Subway Station - returning to the Park Hotel from the Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839197.GeG9rhgH.jpg) Judy at the Ueno Subway Station - returning to the Park Hotel from the Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park |
![Judy at the Ueno Subway Station - returning to the Park Hotel from the Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839198.sVoTkM15.jpg) Judy at the Ueno Subway Station - returning to the Park Hotel from the Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park |
![Judy on the JR Line subway - going from the Ueno Station to the Shimbashi Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839200.SAS2RUEq.jpg) Judy on the JR Line subway - going from the Ueno Station to the Shimbashi Station |
![Our JR Line subway seen here at the Shimbashi Station - we had just arrived from the Ueno Station - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839202.FyVtzBn2.jpg) Our JR Line subway seen here at the Shimbashi Station - we had just arrived from the Ueno Station - Tokyo |
![SL Square outside the Hibiya Exit of the Shimbashi Subway Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839203.6Fp2vEKq.jpg) SL Square outside the Hibiya Exit of the Shimbashi Subway Station |
![Shoe shine stand at SL Square outside the Hibiya Exit of the Shimbashi Subway Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839204.1g0684VQ.jpg) Shoe shine stand at SL Square outside the Hibiya Exit of the Shimbashi Subway Station |
![Side street at SL Square outside the Hibiya Exit of the Shimbashi Subway Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839205.uXfXTa5m.jpg) Side street at SL Square outside the Hibiya Exit of the Shimbashi Subway Station |
![The Tokyo Tower (left) and the Shiodome skyline - as seen from the Park Hotel lobby](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839214.Wn7hVb3c.jpg) The Tokyo Tower (left) and the Shiodome skyline - as seen from the Park Hotel lobby |
![Close-up of the Tokyo Tower (left) and the Shiodome skyline - as seen from the Park Hotel lobby](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839215.rVNPHH4G.jpg) Close-up of the Tokyo Tower (left) and the Shiodome skyline - as seen from the Park Hotel lobby |
![Judy in front of Jidaiya - we ate a traditional Japanese dinner here - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839210.MYRhrdoO.jpg) Judy in front of Jidaiya - we ate a traditional Japanese dinner here - Tokyo |
![Judy (far left) - a traditional Japanese dinner at Jidaiya - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839207.do9LLdy4.jpg) Judy (far left) - a traditional Japanese dinner at Jidaiya - Tokyo |
![Judy and Richard - a traditional Japanese dinner at Jidaiya - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839208.IHc8drAI.jpg) Judy and Richard - a traditional Japanese dinner at Jidaiya - Tokyo |
![The small kitchen at Jidaiya - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839209.Ik8brQM7.jpg) The small kitchen at Jidaiya - Tokyo |
![A side street near Jidaiya - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839211.0lQmqHl0.jpg) A side street near Jidaiya - Tokyo |
![Beautiful city night lights of the Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839212.5fx0iFxH.jpg) Beautiful city night lights of the Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo |
![Efficient use of space near our hotel: top level - trains, middle level - pedestrians, street - autos (Shiodome District, Tokyo)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839218.W80tyKOC.jpg) Efficient use of space near our hotel: top level - trains, middle level - pedestrians, street - autos (Shiodome District, Tokyo) |
![Judy windblown on the middle level walkway next to the Park Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839221.EA4NCNcB.jpg) Judy windblown on the middle level walkway next to the Park Hotel |
![The Shiodome Station of the Yurikamome Automated (no drivers) Subway Line - near the Park Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839216.k0DJf1Dp.jpg) The Shiodome Station of the Yurikamome Automated (no drivers) Subway Line - near the Park Hotel |
![The Studio Ghibli Clock on the Nippon Television Tower as seen from the middle level walkway near the Park Hotel - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839219.AhiwJtvs.jpg) The Studio Ghibli Clock on the Nippon Television Tower as seen from the middle level walkway near the Park Hotel - Tokyo |
![Close-up of the Studio Ghibli Clock on the Nippon Television Building - seen from the middle level walkway near the Park Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839220.4DxM8h7s.jpg) Close-up of the Studio Ghibli Clock on the Nippon Television Building - seen from the middle level walkway near the Park Hotel |
![Wall and moat of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839222.jvyzHnVr.jpg) Wall and moat of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![The Ote-mon Gate to the East Garden of the Imperial Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155857491.xlwfmjo5.jpg) The Ote-mon Gate to the East Garden of the Imperial Palace |
![A Shachihoko statue near the Ote-mon Gate of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839236.VQXUxvtz.jpg) A Shachihoko statue near the Ote-mon Gate of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Doshin-Bansho Samurai Guardhouse near the Ote-mon Gate on the grounds of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839224.ex5PBMP4.jpg) Doshin-Bansho Samurai Guardhouse near the Ote-mon Gate on the grounds of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Hyakunin-bansho Samurai Guardhouse near the Ote-mon Gate on the grounds of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839225.a6dFxqBt.jpg) Hyakunin-bansho Samurai Guardhouse near the Ote-mon Gate on the grounds of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155840019.8f99CK8z.jpg) The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Judy in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839228.MthTKnd7.jpg) Judy in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839229.gBeeilGB.jpg) The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Judy in front of irises in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839234.9LusGd0L.jpg) Judy in front of irises in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155840023.BHbwh3fG.jpg) The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Irises in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839231.GUyv3bDL.jpg) Irises in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Judy next to a Moso Bamboo Grove in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839235.3DAW4aSI.jpg) Judy next to a Moso Bamboo Grove in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Plants hanging overhead in the East garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839232.prjV6zIo.jpg) Plants hanging overhead in the East garden of the Imperial Palace - Tokyo |
![Tokyo Station - facade on the Marunouchi side](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155840030.KFn5UHUh.jpg) Tokyo Station - facade on the Marunouchi side |
![The studio of acclaimed calligraphy artist Masunaga Koshun seen here - in the Ginza District, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839239.wl6dBZjD.jpg) The studio of acclaimed calligraphy artist Masunaga Koshun seen here - in the Ginza District, Tokyo |
![Judy displaying a calligraphy painting of her fortune based on her name - created by Masunaga Koshun](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839238.xBTJ5Rpb.jpg) Judy displaying a calligraphy painting of her fortune based on her name - created by Masunaga Koshun |
![Judy receiving a lesson in calligraphy from Masunaga Koshun in her Tokyo studio](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839241.JAErtMpO.jpg) Judy receiving a lesson in calligraphy from Masunaga Koshun in her Tokyo studio |
![Judy creating a calligraphy painting with the help of Masunaga Koshun - Judy chose a butterfly theme for the painting](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839242.CWMlP5FW.jpg) Judy creating a calligraphy painting with the help of Masunaga Koshun - Judy chose a butterfly theme for the painting |
![We ate lunch in this small restaurant in a high rise building in the Ginza District, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839247.tEK0hK6n.jpg) We ate lunch in this small restaurant in a high rise building in the Ginza District, Tokyo |
![Lunch consisting of a Modanyaki pancake with noodles - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839243.htPkwGUa.jpg) Lunch consisting of a Modanyaki pancake with noodles - Tokyo |
![Judy at lunch - a Modanyaki pancake with noodles - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839244.lnpc2LDZ.jpg) Judy at lunch - a Modanyaki pancake with noodles - Tokyo |
![The chefs who prepared our Modanyaki pancakes with noodles - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839245.erwkCc8I.jpg) The chefs who prepared our Modanyaki pancakes with noodles - Tokyo |
![After lunch our waitress asked us to take this group photo and email it to her which we did - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839248.Vi5V1wmD.jpg) After lunch our waitress asked us to take this group photo and email it to her which we did - Tokyo |
![The Ginza District (upscale shopping) as seen from a high rise - we had just eaten lunch in a restaurant in this building.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839246.0AnSIgsc.jpg) The Ginza District (upscale shopping) as seen from a high rise - we had just eaten lunch in a restaurant in this building. |
![The Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839250.aYrzgn4t.jpg) The Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo |
![A man who appears to be a monk or priest soliciting donations in Ginza - traditional and modern Japan cross paths](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839253.u1tu8gbe.jpg) A man who appears to be a monk or priest soliciting donations in Ginza - traditional and modern Japan cross paths |
![A television crew setting up in the Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839249.Aav4vXaA.jpg) A television crew setting up in the Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo |
![The Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839252.x1tUFfRv.jpg) The Ginza District (upscale shopping) in Tokyo |
![Judy & Sharon were looking elsewhere in Ginza so John, Logan & Richard hit this crowded, multiple floor gadget store, Big Camera](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839254.evhV5IJV.jpg) Judy & Sharon were looking elsewhere in Ginza so John, Logan & Richard hit this crowded, multiple floor gadget store, Big Camera |
![A side street in the Ginza District (upscale shopping), Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839255.7nV9XzHs.jpg) A side street in the Ginza District (upscale shopping), Tokyo |
![We took the Yurikamome Line train at the Shiodome Station shown here to the Sumida River for a water bus ride - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839258.Wgfaw3IH.jpg) We took the Yurikamome Line train at the Shiodome Station shown here to the Sumida River for a water bus ride - Tokyo |
![Judy at the Shiodome Station - waiting for the Yurikamome Line train to take us close to the Sumida River for a water bus ride](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839259.QGFX4jJC.jpg) Judy at the Shiodome Station - waiting for the Yurikamome Line train to take us close to the Sumida River for a water bus ride |
![The tracks of the Yurikamome Line train as seen from the Shiodome Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839260.IXWfxhkN.jpg) The tracks of the Yurikamome Line train as seen from the Shiodome Station |
![Our water bus at the Hinode Pier on the Sumida River, Tokyo.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839262.PK8Jqngw.jpg) Our water bus at the Hinode Pier on the Sumida River, Tokyo. |
![Judy on a water bus on the Sumida River](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839263.gvoHY1O2.jpg) Judy on a water bus on the Sumida River |
![The Rainbow Bridge over the Sumida River as seen from our water bus - Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839274.h1NVVz7D.jpg) The Rainbow Bridge over the Sumida River as seen from our water bus - Tokyo |
![Judy and Richard on a water bus on the Sumida River, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839264.A6LAZFUB.jpg) Judy and Richard on a water bus on the Sumida River, Tokyo |
![A water bus similar to ours on the Sumida River, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839265.3XI9BQDX.jpg) A water bus similar to ours on the Sumida River, Tokyo |
![The EitaiBashi Bridge on the Sumida River as seen from our water bus, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839267.LA3Ex6AF.jpg) The EitaiBashi Bridge on the Sumida River as seen from our water bus, Tokyo |
![Three women near the banks of the Sumida River - seen from our water bus, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839270.JxINF3pF.jpg) Three women near the banks of the Sumida River - seen from our water bus, Tokyo |
![Sluice gates used to control flooding - on the Sumida River - seen from our water bus, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839266.H9Ww6Xxe.jpg) Sluice gates used to control flooding - on the Sumida River - seen from our water bus, Tokyo |
![A young male and a young female on the banks of the Sumida River - seen from our water bus, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839272.1l6fTKt5.jpg) A young male and a young female on the banks of the Sumida River - seen from our water bus, Tokyo |
![The Sumidaga Ohashi Bridge (and the EitaiBashi Bridge behind it) on the Sumida River as seen from our water bus, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839268.WvQ3y5ow.jpg) The Sumidaga Ohashi Bridge (and the EitaiBashi Bridge behind it) on the Sumida River as seen from our water bus, Tokyo |
![A young man and a young woman next to the Sumida River as seen from our water bus, Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839271.K21isKtb.jpg) A young man and a young woman next to the Sumida River as seen from our water bus, Tokyo |
![The Kiyosu Bashi Bridge on the Sumida River as seen from our water bus](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839269.h4BabdrF.jpg) The Kiyosu Bashi Bridge on the Sumida River as seen from our water bus |
![A boat available for rent, perhaps for dinner parties, is near the UmayaBashi Bridge on the Sumida River](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839273.iIzEU9XK.jpg) A boat available for rent, perhaps for dinner parties, is near the UmayaBashi Bridge on the Sumida River |
![Night view of the Tokyo Tower as seen from the Park Hotel where we stayed. Mt. Fuji is in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839275.9MizUgpZ.jpg) Night view of the Tokyo Tower as seen from the Park Hotel where we stayed. Mt. Fuji is in the background |
![Close-up night view of the Tokyo Tower as seen from the Park Hotel where we stayed. Mt. Fuji is in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839276.U1oQZ3vu.jpg) Close-up night view of the Tokyo Tower as seen from the Park Hotel where we stayed. Mt. Fuji is in the background |
![Dinner at Washoku EN Shiodome - top floor (42nd) of the Shiodome City Center - fine food & beautiful night views of Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839277.sK8KKYka.jpg) Dinner at Washoku EN Shiodome - top floor (42nd) of the Shiodome City Center - fine food & beautiful night views of Tokyo |
![Dinner at Washoku EN Shiodome - top floor (42nd) of the Shiodome City Center - fine food & beautiful night views of Tokyo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839278.JYi162Hm.jpg) Dinner at Washoku EN Shiodome - top floor (42nd) of the Shiodome City Center - fine food & beautiful night views of Tokyo |
![The kitchen at Washoku EN Shiodome where we ate dinner - fine food (Tokyo)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839280.25yIxkOH.jpg) The kitchen at Washoku EN Shiodome where we ate dinner - fine food (Tokyo) |
![Tokyo Station (the modern facade on the Yaesu side) - we left Tokyo from this station to go to Odawara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839284.7eZhKutb.jpg) Tokyo Station (the modern facade on the Yaesu side) - we left Tokyo from this station to go to Odawara |
![Judy, Sallie and John at the Tokyo Station ready to board the Shinkansen 700 bullet train (on the left) to Odawara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839285.4GItfX6n.jpg) Judy, Sallie and John at the Tokyo Station ready to board the Shinkansen 700 bullet train (on the left) to Odawara |
![Judy at the Tokyo Station ready to board the Shinkansen 700 bullet train (on the left) to Odawara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839286.mZVu7kP8.jpg) Judy at the Tokyo Station ready to board the Shinkansen 700 bullet train (on the left) to Odawara |
![Judy with a rowdy but happy group on the Shinkansen 700 bullet train going from Tokyo Station to Odawara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839287.4bA7ahBB.jpg) Judy with a rowdy but happy group on the Shinkansen 700 bullet train going from Tokyo Station to Odawara |
![Odawara Castle as seen while traveling from Odawara to Hokane](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968540.DgPzkTSN.jpg) Odawara Castle as seen while traveling from Odawara to Hokane |
![Moto-Hakone with its huge torii (gate) - on the southeastern shore of Lake Ashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968556.Ngu9Zvhe.jpg) Moto-Hakone with its huge torii (gate) - on the southeastern shore of Lake Ashi |
![Lake Ashi & cartoonish swan boats. Mt. Komagatake with cable car station on top is in the background. View is from Moto-Hakone](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968552.43bdB432.jpg) Lake Ashi & cartoonish "swan" boats. Mt. Komagatake with cable car station on top is in the background. View is from Moto-Hakone |
![Mt. Fuji, the red torii (gate) of the Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashi as seen from Moto-Hokane](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968546.iGUpYiQ6.jpg) Mt. Fuji, the red torii (gate) of the Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashi as seen from Moto-Hokane |
![Fishermen at the Moto-Hokane port on Lake Ashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968543.rcfXRWKT.jpg) Fishermen at the Moto-Hokane port on Lake Ashi |
![Judy at the Moto-Hakone port with Mt. Fuji, the red torii gate of the Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashi in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839288.5RtwRdHV.jpg) Judy at the Moto-Hakone port with Mt. Fuji, the red torii gate of the Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashi in the background |
![Cartoonish pirate ship coming to port at Moto-Hakone which we then took to Togendai - on Lake Ashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968559.Jm6Xfywy.jpg) Cartoonish pirate ship coming to port at Moto-Hakone which we then took to Togendai - on Lake Ashi |
![Judy and Richard at the Moto-Hakone port with Mt. Fuji, the red torii (gate) of the Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashi in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155839289.QYYUNZif.jpg) Judy and Richard at the Moto-Hakone port with Mt. Fuji, the red torii (gate) of the Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashi in the background |
![Cartoonish pirate ship at port at Moto-Hakone - we took it to Togendai - on Lake Ashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968562.PUryLRfY.jpg) Cartoonish pirate ship at port at Moto-Hakone - we took it to Togendai - on Lake Ashi |
![Judy and Richard aboard a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi going from Moto-Hakone to Togendai.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968571.DtXHSJNw.jpg) Judy and Richard aboard a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi going from Moto-Hakone to Togendai. |
![Mt. Fuji as seen from a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968566.UyggigIg.jpg) Mt. Fuji as seen from a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi |
![A cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi similar to the one we were on when this photo was taken](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968580.redvUv5l.jpg) A cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi similar to the one we were on when this photo was taken |
![Mother and child aboard a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi going from Moto-Hakone to Togendai.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968577.4S8lViVh.jpg) Mother and child aboard a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi going from Moto-Hakone to Togendai. |
![The northern shore of Lake Ashi and a fisherman in a boat as seen from a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968582.tUPSZPjf.jpg) The northern shore of Lake Ashi and a fisherman in a boat as seen from a cartoonish pirate ship on Lake Ashi |
![The Hakone Ropeway at the Togendai Station at Lake Ashi - to Owakudani via the Ubako Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968586.XbiYIErh.jpg) The Hakone Ropeway at the Togendai Station at Lake Ashi - to Owakudani via the Ubako Station |
![Judy at the Togendai Station of the Hakone Ropeway at Lake Ashi - to Owakudani via the Ubako Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968584.CNmGj8Nq.jpg) Judy at the Togendai Station of the Hakone Ropeway at Lake Ashi - to Owakudani via the Ubako Station |
![View from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway going from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968588.SypKRCxN.jpg) View from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway going from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani |
![Two kids on the Hakone Ropeway from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968591.Bs4nxWfh.jpg) Two kids on the Hakone Ropeway from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani |
![Mt Fuji from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968593.CKteKCdW.jpg) Mt Fuji from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani |
![A passing cable car on the Hakone Ropeway from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968595.XuBNC7bY.jpg) A passing cable car on the Hakone Ropeway from Togendai to the Ubako Station and then to Owakudani |
![View from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway going to the Owakudani Station - looking back to the Ubako Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968599.91pgtms7.jpg) View from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway going to the Owakudani Station - looking back to the Ubako Station |
![View from a Hakone Ropeway cable car of Lake Ashi and the pirate ship we took to the Togendai Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968601.a6XYYR9X.jpg) View from a Hakone Ropeway cable car of Lake Ashi and the pirate ship we took to the Togendai Station |
![View of the surrounding mountainous area from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway going to Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968603.D6CmO1Zq.jpg) View of the surrounding mountainous area from a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway going to Owakudani |
![Our cable car on the Hakone Ropeway just arrived at Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968605.QpyVAjzL.jpg) Our cable car on the Hakone Ropeway just arrived at Owakudani |
![Owakudani Visitor Center (lower right) and sulfurous steam vents](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968607.8eLOqtOx.jpg) Owakudani Visitor Center (lower right) and sulfurous steam vents |
![Mt Fuji as seen from Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968612.NmOijsjI.jpg) Mt Fuji as seen from Owakudani |
![View from Owakudani of the cable cars on the Hakone Ropeway - we rode this line from Togendai on Lake Ashi to Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968625.gpSSfiRL.jpg) View from Owakudani of the cable cars on the Hakone Ropeway - we rode this line from Togendai on Lake Ashi to Owakudani |
![Sulfurous steam vents at Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968619.Fa6mk0SD.jpg) Sulfurous steam vents at Owakudani |
![Sulfurous steam vents at Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968615.OxLCuwtZ.jpg) Sulfurous steam vents at Owakudani |
![Sulfurous steam vents at Owakudani](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968622.OuS3VoqQ.jpg) Sulfurous steam vents at Owakudani |
![Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968633.wtVjvZyD.jpg) Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center |
![Judy and Richard with Mt. Fuji in the background - at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968630.OBB8AoER.jpg) Judy and Richard with Mt. Fuji in the background - at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center |
![Close-up of Mt. Fuji from the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968628.F06BX2DK.jpg) Close-up of Mt. Fuji from the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center |
![Judy under cherry blossoms at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968637.Vj7E8eRj.jpg) Judy under cherry blossoms at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center |
![Cherry blossoms at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968639.TQHiPbrJ.jpg) Cherry blossoms at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center |
![The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji - observing and starting point for hiking Mt. Fuji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968651.ZY1Tr8ZL.jpg) The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji - observing and starting point for hiking Mt. Fuji |
![Mt Fuji as seen from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968659.gRuUn1ef.jpg) Mt Fuji as seen from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji |
![Judy at a sign at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station showing we are more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968674.Cr5ekJ0O.jpg) Judy at a sign at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station showing we are more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji |
![Judy with snow at the stairs of a hiking trail on Mt. Fuji - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968647.udD4qOcM.jpg) Judy with snow at the stairs of a hiking trail on Mt. Fuji - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station |
![Judy petting horses used to explore Mt. Fuji - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968655.HQB0prOy.jpg) Judy petting horses used to explore Mt. Fuji - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji |
![A skier (perhaps an official?) who just finished exploring Mt. Fuji - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968663.TO2YsQEb.jpg) A skier (perhaps an official?) who just finished exploring Mt. Fuji - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station |
![Judy & Richard - Mt. Fuji in the background - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968666.5I4rXzXR.jpg) Judy & Richard - Mt. Fuji in the background - at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji |
![A mother and her child at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968677.YtLJMClp.jpg) A mother and her child at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - more than halfway up the side of Mt. Fuji |
![Farmland and mountains as seen while traveling from Owakudani to Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968681.4Giw07Rn.jpg) Farmland and mountains as seen while traveling from Owakudani to Suwa-shi |
![Farmland and mountains as seen while traveling from Owakudani to Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/155968685.n9EopRAZ.jpg) Farmland and mountains as seen while traveling from Owakudani to Suwa-shi |
![Judy in front of the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064345.SP9ZDvkz.jpg) Judy in front of the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![Lake Suwa from our room at the Nunohan Hotel - in Suwa-shi. This is a resort area.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064339.sTwhcFXQ.jpg) Lake Suwa from our room at the Nunohan Hotel - in Suwa-shi. This is a resort area. |
![Our bare, attractive room at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064332.0m1pU84R.jpg) Our bare, attractive room at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![Judy modeling the slippers guests are expected to wear in their rooms (no shoes) at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064336.sC52zDzq.jpg) Judy modeling the slippers guests are expected to wear in their rooms (no shoes) at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![Soon after we arrived in our room at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi this woman in a kimono came in and served us tea](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064331.WpxCuNQF.jpg) Soon after we arrived in our room at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi this woman in a kimono came in and served us tea |
![Judy and Richard wearing kimonos at a traditional Japanese dinner at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064333.YdIYr4B1.jpg) Judy and Richard wearing kimonos at a traditional Japanese dinner at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![The seasonal garden at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064341.DbaSS8ID.jpg) The seasonal garden at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![The seasonal garden at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064343.MX5ewXVy.jpg) The seasonal garden at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![Judy in our hotel room writing notes about our trip - at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064338.5YkcCCyw.jpg) Judy in our hotel room writing notes about our trip - at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi |
![Street corner near the Nunohan Hotel and Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi - traffic flows on opposite sides of street compared to U.S.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064346.hiUiijcY.jpg) Street corner near the Nunohan Hotel and Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi - traffic flows on opposite sides of street compared to U.S. |
![Convenience store near the Nunohan Hotel and Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064347.35bt5ISw.jpg) Convenience store near the Nunohan Hotel and Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi |
![Judy near Lake Suwa with a cartoonish swan boat in the background - in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064348.JPysPSYV.jpg) Judy near Lake Suwa with a cartoonish swan boat in the background - in Suwa-shi |
![Man walking his dog Kiko with a wheeled cart to support the dog's rear - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064349.pfukIsY0.jpg) Man walking his dog "Kiko" with a wheeled cart to support the dog's rear - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi |
![Closeup of Kiko seen in previous photo - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064350.UgPSItjm.jpg) Closeup of "Kiko" seen in previous photo - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi |
![Public hot springs for the feet - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064351.lETexrZ1.jpg) Public hot springs for the feet - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi |
![Public hot springs for the feet - people sit on the stones and put their feet in the water - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064352.NGLP9x4h.jpg) Public hot springs for the feet - people sit on the stones and put their feet in the water - near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi |
![A duck near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064353.pxWazcKR.jpg) A duck near Lake Suwa in Suwa-shi |
![Judy was awake early at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi on the day we left Suwa-shi for our trip to Takayama.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064335.NXgt6WiU.jpg) Judy was awake early at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi on the day we left Suwa-shi for our trip to Takayama. |
![Judy and others at breakfast at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi. After breakfast we left by bus for Takayama.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064354.yksNi7pf.jpg) Judy and others at breakfast at the Nunohan Hotel in Suwa-shi. After breakfast we left by bus for Takayama. |
![A dam and majestic mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064355.iptKLf5k.jpg) A dam and majestic mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama |
![Majestic mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064356.99ZSRibY.jpg) Majestic mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama |
![Majestic mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156064357.RplUD29N.jpg) Majestic mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama |
![One of many tunnels we used while traveling through the mountains from Suwa-shi to Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156072267.69phXNZq.jpg) One of many tunnels we used while traveling through the mountains from Suwa-shi to Takayama |
![Majestic snow capped mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156388498.uGp8dSwF.jpg) Majestic snow capped mountains - seen while traveling from Suwa-shi to Takayama |
![Miyagawa River in Takayama from the Kajibashi Bridge - one of the first sites we saw when we arrived in Takayama from Suwa-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139345.I217eaOo.jpg) Miyagawa River in Takayama from the Kajibashi Bridge - one of the first sites we saw when we arrived in Takayama from Suwa-shi |
![Judy next to a parade float in the lobby of the Hida Hotel Plaza - we stayed in this hotel in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139383.Tze6eD7A.jpg) Judy next to a parade float in the lobby of the Hida Hotel Plaza - we stayed in this hotel in Takayama |
![Takayama Jinya - former local government complex dating from the early 1600's c.e. - in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139347.YU1CgC7W.jpg) Takayama Jinya - former local government complex dating from the early 1600's c.e. - in Old Town, Takayama |
![Corridor in Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139351.FMpOABkS.jpg) Corridor in Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![A sarubobo (a symbol of Takayama) hanging at Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139348.XJgs6vQg.jpg) A sarubobo (a symbol of Takayama) hanging at Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![Onyakusho - the administrative room of the head officer during the Edo Period - at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139349.gnbU8aa5.jpg) Onyakusho - the administrative room of the head officer during the Edo Period - at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![Goyouba - the administrative room of the feudal lord's lower vassals during the Edo Period - at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139350.L4ylR2iE.jpg) Goyouba - the administrative room of the feudal lord's lower vassals during the Edo Period - at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town |
![Daidokoro (kitchen) with its cooking area at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139353.3c2PXI11.jpg) Daidokoro (kitchen) with its cooking area at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![Daidokoro (kitchen) with its cooking area at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139355.jeJaKV4x.jpg) Daidokoro (kitchen) with its cooking area at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![Interrogation room for prisoners who were sometimes tortured severely with objects like those seen here - at the Takayama Jinya](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139357.P5VF2C6Y.jpg) Interrogation room for prisoners who were sometimes tortured severely with objects like those seen here - at the Takayama Jinya |
![A hearth for the preparation of tea - a maid's room is on the left in the back - at theTakayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139356.BjsbyV7Q.jpg) A hearth for the preparation of tea - a maid's room is on the left in the back - at theTakayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![Straw rice sacks like these were collected as a local tax & stored - during the Edo Period - at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139358.9wvdhsyn.jpg) Straw rice sacks like these were collected as a local tax & stored - during the Edo Period - at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town |
![The garden at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139352.eUixsscD.jpg) The garden at the Takayama Jinya in Old Town, Takayama |
![Judy in the Old Town section of Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139359.9upDDnhM.jpg) Judy in the Old Town section of Takayama |
![Judy in front of a restaurant in Old Town in Takayama where we ate lunch](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139366.TTcOVfBT.jpg) Judy in front of a restaurant in Old Town in Takayama where we ate lunch |
![Judy eating lunch in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139365.UH8Dn0eG.jpg) Judy eating lunch in Old Town in Takayama |
![Judy and Richard - lunch in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139363.cdvyAnQ2.jpg) Judy and Richard - lunch in Old Town in Takayama |
![Judy eating lunch in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139364.QupJRFFR.jpg) Judy eating lunch in Old Town in Takayama |
![Tenaga zuchi zou - statue on the Kajibashi Bridge over the Miyagawa River in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139369.FFi46BqS.jpg) Tenaga zuchi zou - statue on the Kajibashi Bridge over the Miyagawa River in Takayama |
![Sake store and brewery (left) we visited in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139372.wchzMjgB.jpg) Sake store and brewery (left) we visited in Old Town in Takayama |
![Sake brewery in the back of the store seen in the previous photo - in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139371.2qyfwcih.jpg) Sake brewery in the back of the store seen in the previous photo - in Old Town in Takayama |
![A store in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139346.FatUDgei.jpg) A store in Old Town in Takayama |
![A street in Old Town in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139373.iwoKHQa5.jpg) A street in Old Town in Takayama |
![Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139375.cxfLirPS.jpg) Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama |
![The inner hallway of Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156165420.r3WCGZe5.jpg) The inner hallway of Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama |
![Shrine in Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139377.t3hkbEhA.jpg) Shrine in Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama |
![Furniture in Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156165423.7WbEZ0qw.jpg) Furniture in Kusakabe Mingei-kan (Kusakable Heritage House) in Old Town, Takayama |
![Kusakabe family display for the Tango-no-Sekku festival for boys (May 5) - Kusakabe Heritage House in Old Town, Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139379.2r3mlVPO.jpg) Kusakabe family display for the Tango-no-Sekku festival for boys (May 5) - Kusakabe Heritage House in Old Town, Takayama |
![Restaurant in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139367.6G0HdH50.jpg) Restaurant in Takayama |
![Carp streamers above the Miyagawa River to celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) - Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139368.JqfV9VBY.jpg) Carp streamers above the Miyagawa River to celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) - Takayama |
![Judy rubbing the belly of Hotei - the potbellied deity of prosperity - at the Kajibashi Bridge end of the Morning Market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139399.mDBCqs57.jpg) Judy rubbing the belly of Hotei - the potbellied deity of prosperity - at the Kajibashi Bridge end of the Morning Market. |
![Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156165427.xpq81SZz.jpg) Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama |
![Judy examining plants at the Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139390.HWHnxS0c.jpg) Judy examining plants at the Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama |
![Natural ingredients sold as supplements and/or treatments at the Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139395.60jxxnEu.jpg) Natural ingredients sold as supplements and/or treatments at the Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama |
![Natrual ingredients sold to treat diabetes, high blood pressure & cholesterol, insomnia & constipation - Morning Market Takyama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139397.pLopIJLx.jpg) Natrual ingredients sold to treat diabetes, high blood pressure & cholesterol, insomnia & constipation - Morning Market Takyama |
![Judy at the Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139388.tCVg01K4.jpg) Judy at the Morning Market next to the Miyagawa River in Takayama |
![The gate for the Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156390670.2mbfXmXI.jpg) The gate for the Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple in Takayama |
![The Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139403.naQIiGLB.jpg) The Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple in Takayama |
![Schoolgirls in Takayama](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139381.ZTSOY4nG.jpg) Schoolgirls in Takayama |
![View from our room at the Hida Hotel Plaza in Takayama. World Shrine of Sukyo Mahikari (large gold/brown roof) is on the left](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139386.a96V6ee8.jpg) View from our room at the Hida Hotel Plaza in Takayama. World Shrine of Sukyo Mahikari (large gold/brown roof) is on the left |
![Judy near two huge cherry trees (Shokawa-Zakura) each over 400 years old seen while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139405.H4b5ePfh.jpg) Judy near two huge cherry trees (Shokawa-Zakura) each over 400 years old seen while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa |
![One of two huge cherry trees (Shokawa-Zakura) over 400 years old seen while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139407.Vrcdtw0y.jpg) One of two huge cherry trees (Shokawa-Zakura) over 400 years old seen while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa |
![Artificial lake created by the construction of the Miboro Dam - near the two old cherry trees in the previous two photos](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139409.FF7E5dL8.jpg) Artificial lake created by the construction of the Miboro Dam - near the two old cherry trees in the previous two photos |
![Judy and Richard near the artificial lake created by the construction of the Miboro Dam](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139411.b5UuGOwe.jpg) Judy and Richard near the artificial lake created by the construction of the Miboro Dam |
![Judy and Richard near the artificial lake created by the construction of the Miboro Dam](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139413.2s061Cal.jpg) Judy and Richard near the artificial lake created by the construction of the Miboro Dam |
![Miboro Dam with its rock exterior - seen at the Miboro Dam Side Park while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139417.Vyxv83uz.jpg) Miboro Dam with its rock exterior - seen at the Miboro Dam Side Park while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa |
![We ate lunch at this ski resort after visiting the Miboro Dam Side Park while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139419.e6eThMPX.jpg) We ate lunch at this ski resort after visiting the Miboro Dam Side Park while traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa |
![Pedestrain suspension bridge to the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go - seen while traveling from Takayama to Karazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139420.VmrVMQR7.jpg) Pedestrain suspension bridge to the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go - seen while traveling from Takayama to Karazawa |
![Judy on the pedestrian suspension bridge to the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139439.j7QeCtFz.jpg) Judy on the pedestrian suspension bridge to the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139421.RYxmOmbL.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139425.UtU9snky.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139422.4OOJRRB0.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139423.4ilu3eyy.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139424.nYD694gF.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![A little girl using a big camera in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139438.F9ICbtGx.jpg) A little girl using a big camera in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139426.PbsRnmy1.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![Room decorations in the Gassho style house of the Nagase family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139429.BsBOo1J1.jpg) Room decorations in the Gassho style house of the Nagase family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Shrine in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139428.4crQvvtS.jpg) Shrine in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Cooking area and hearth in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139432.AAXKZ9Ex.jpg) Cooking area and hearth in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Storage area - top of the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156381309.GRxRmwcK.jpg) Storage area - top of the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Thatched roof inner support in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139430.ZuJJiGDL.jpg) Thatched roof inner support in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Thatched roof inner support in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139431.BWStlGZ5.jpg) Thatched roof inner support in the Gassho style house of the Nagase Family - Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Snow capped mountain behind the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139434.2C0wGIoO.jpg) Snow capped mountain behind the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Workers repairing the thatched roof of a Gassho style house in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139437.key64nRB.jpg) Workers repairing the thatched roof of a Gassho style house in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![Close-up of workers repairing the thatched roof of a Gassho style house in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139436.iImmOSDS.jpg) Close-up of workers repairing the thatched roof of a Gassho style house in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go |
![The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139435.XUsCwqhG.jpg) The Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![Judy in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139433.bYpGxR4O.jpg) Judy in the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go tucked away in the surrounding mountains |
![Traditional rice paddies - seen while traveling from the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139440.Al7IZG59.jpg) Traditional rice paddies - seen while traveling from the Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa |
![Weird juxtaposition of a McD's sign with traditional rice paddies - while traveling from the village at Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139441.zOCzBl01.jpg) Weird juxtaposition of a McD's sign with traditional rice paddies - while traveling from the village at Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa |
![Judy looking elegant in the elegant lobby of the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa where we stayed in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314815.AuljFbxD.jpg) Judy looking elegant in the elegant lobby of the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa where we stayed in Kanazawa |
![Kanazawa and surrounding mountains as seen from our room in the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (old shrine or temple seen in lower right)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314770.EYQeRX5I.jpg) Kanazawa and surrounding mountains as seen from our room in the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (old shrine or temple seen in lower right) |
![Man retrieving an object from the Onosho Canal - seen as we entered the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314771.qJijbbJE.jpg) Man retrieving an object from the Onosho Canal - seen as we entered the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![Roofs in the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156393897.NNV5ldnZ.jpg) Roofs in the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![The Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156320285.Tzbvl2G5.jpg) The Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![A gift store in the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314772.jMMfL2Vx.jpg) A gift store in the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![Two trees growing out of a house or its garden in the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156393845.rpGHZqvf.jpg) Two trees growing out of a house or its garden in the Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![A postal carrier in Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314774.gSPIPx0v.jpg) A postal carrier in Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![The entrance to the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314780.USTaUEOK.jpg) The entrance to the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District of Kanazawa |
![A shrine in the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314776.7Lutd6oz.jpg) A shrine in the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District of Kanazawa |
![A minimally decorated room in the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314777.OODWjZj4.jpg) A minimally decorated room in the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District of Kanazawa |
![Long & short samurai swords from the Edo Period in the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314779.w1RL6p3z.jpg) Long & short samurai swords from the Edo Period in the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District - Kanazawa |
![Exquisitely detailed garden of the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314778.cFMSWGhI.jpg) Exquisitely detailed garden of the Nomura Family Samurai House in the Naga-machi Samurai District - Kanazawa |
![The Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314773.1C7jbY1m.jpg) The Naga-machi Samurai District in Kanazawa |
![Judy near azaleas at the entrance to Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314781.P2iF4aZA.jpg) Judy near azaleas at the entrance to Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa |
![Kasumiga-ike Pond with Kotojitoro Lantern in foreground in Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314782.1SHKLl8P.jpg) Kasumiga-ike Pond with Kotojitoro Lantern in foreground in Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![Horaijima Island in the Kasumiga-ike Pond of the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314784.WS5WATT9.jpg) Horaijima Island in the Kasumiga-ike Pond of the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![Judy near the Kasumiga-ike Pond (with its Kotojitoro Lantern - right) in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314785.Nk7ZKwaq.jpg) Judy near the Kasumiga-ike Pond (with its Kotojitoro Lantern - right) in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![Black pine tree (Karasaki Matsu) with some pole-supported branches over the Kasumiga-ike Pond - Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314786.q6izB771.jpg) Black pine tree (Karasaki Matsu) with some pole-supported branches over the Kasumiga-ike Pond - Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![Close-up of black pine tree (Karasaki Matsu) with pole-supported branches - Kasumiga-ike Pond - Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314787.3D74IMXS.jpg) Close-up of black pine tree (Karasaki Matsu) with pole-supported branches - Kasumiga-ike Pond - Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![Workers near a traditional Yukimi (snow viewing) stone lantern at the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314788.TYRwgKQG.jpg) Workers near a traditional Yukimi ("snow viewing") stone lantern at the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa |
![The Hill of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichi-fukujin-yama) in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314789.emhjxRxY.jpg) The Hill of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichi-fukujin-yama) in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![The Shigure-tei Teahouse in the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314790.LJafCiQv.jpg) The Shigure-tei Teahouse in the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa |
![Inside the Shigure-tei Teahouse in the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314791.5PxMWYT2.jpg) Inside the Shigure-tei Teahouse in the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa |
![The Midori-taki Waterfall at the Hisago-ike Pond in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314792.Maf1B6Tv.jpg) The Midori-taki Waterfall at the Hisago-ike Pond in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![The Kaisekito Pagoda (right) on an island in the Hisago-ike Pond in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314793.KhwEL8wl.jpg) The Kaisekito Pagoda (right) on an island in the Hisago-ike Pond in the Kenroku-en Garden - Kanazawa |
![The oldest fountain in Japan - at the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314795.xjRp71lO.jpg) The oldest fountain in Japan - at the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa |
![A teacher with her students leaving the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314796.zuy4E1OM.jpg) A teacher with her students leaving the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa |
![The large green awning on the right side of the street marks the entrance to the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314802.2X3CxYbP.jpg) The large green awning on the right side of the street marks the entrance to the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa |
![Judy near a stall selling plants/flowers and vegetables at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314800.t9ORdIQd.jpg) Judy near a stall selling plants/flowers and vegetables at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa |
![Judy near a vegetable stall featuring cone-shaped Takenoko (bamboo) at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314799.l6Qfwbdx.jpg) Judy near a vegetable stall featuring cone-shaped Takenoko (bamboo) at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa |
![Meat counter at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314798.BK0qE6lZ.jpg) Meat counter at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa |
![Judy at a fresh fish stall at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314797.mBg2LtUd.jpg) Judy at a fresh fish stall at the indoor Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa |
![Pedestrians wait for a signal from the man in unform for permission to cross the street - front of the Omi-cho Market in Kanaawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314801.dXF8T9c6.jpg) Pedestrians wait for a signal from the man in unform for permission to cross the street - front of the Omi-cho Market in Kanaawa |
![The Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314803.7rW5hCm1.jpg) The Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District in Kanazawa |
![Judy in front of the Shima Chaya (Geisha) House in the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314804.aPHwTHlZ.jpg) Judy in front of the Shima Chaya (Geisha) House in the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa |
![John was photographing Richard who was photographing him. Boys will be boys! In the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314805.9uT8NYKR.jpg) John was photographing Richard who was photographing him. Boys will be boys! In the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa |
![Chaya Bijin - a beauty store in the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314806.4PnXRhF5.jpg) Chaya Bijin - a beauty store in the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa |
![The exteriors of the second floor guestrooms of buildings in the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314808.ykwZSXQK.jpg) The exteriors of the second floor guestrooms of buildings in the Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District of Kanazawa |
![These buildings apparently are residences. Perhaps the building with a sign in front is a shop - Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314809.1MezyPeQ.jpg) These buildings apparently are residences. Perhaps the building with a sign in front is a shop - Higashi Chaya (Geisha) District |
![Rakuchu Rakugai Byobu - gold leaf was used to create this folding screen - seen at the Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314810.5gdAF8Jm.jpg) Rakuchu Rakugai Byobu - gold leaf was used to create this folding screen - seen at the Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum |
![Judy posing as an exhibit in front of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314811.4Lmj93gC.jpg) Judy posing as an exhibit in front of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa |
![Judy (far right) appears to be waving under water in the Swimming Pool by Leandro Erlich - at the Contemporary Art Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314812.zc05OZzz.jpg) Judy (far right) appears to be waving under water in the "Swimming Pool" by Leandro Erlich - at the Contemporary Art Museum |
![How the effect of Judy being under water was created (see previous photo) in the Swimming Pool by Leonardo Erlich](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314813.SMO50lPG.jpg) How the effect of Judy being under water was created (see previous photo) in the "Swimming Pool" by Leonardo Erlich |
![Judy and the group at a traditional Japanese dinner consisting of many courses of small portions in wooden boxes - in Kanazawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314814.FfWUMO8L.jpg) Judy and the group at a traditional Japanese dinner consisting of many courses of small portions in wooden boxes - in Kanazawa |
![Plains and snow capped Hakusan Mountains seen while traveling from Kanazawa to the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314817.PWGxi0JP.jpg) Plains and snow capped Hakusan Mountains seen while traveling from Kanazawa to the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![The Nomi Kutani Ceramics Museum in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314820.TCKcfZip.jpg) The Nomi Kutani Ceramics Museum in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![Centuries old plates in the Kutani style - seen at the Nomi Kutani Ceramics Museum in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314818.79L7rmMR.jpg) Centuries old plates in the Kutani style - seen at the Nomi Kutani Ceramics Museum in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![A modern piece influenced by the Kutani style - seen at the Kutani Archive Center in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314819.o5RDaoO0.jpg) A modern piece influenced by the Kutani style - seen at the Kutani Archive Center in Nomi-shi |
![Kutani Big Plate Monument at the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156367064.sdK9Tij2.jpg) Kutani Big Plate Monument at the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![Bamboo Waterfall in front of the Asakura Isokichi Art Museum in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314822.4PXp2cXZ.jpg) "Bamboo Waterfall" in front of the Asakura Isokichi Art Museum in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![The Nomi Kutani Ceramics Center in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314824.AXEDUmBy.jpg) The Nomi Kutani Ceramics Center in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![An artist creating a bowl at the Nomi Kutani Ceramics Center in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314823.dnJnAL2j.jpg) An artist creating a bowl at the Nomi Kutani Ceramics Center in the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![The traditional Noborigama (inclined slope) kiln at the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314825.uoE3K6WG.jpg) The traditional Noborigama (inclined slope) kiln at the Kutani Pottery Village in Nomi-shi |
![Judy at a lunch stop while traveling from the Kutani Pottery Village to the Sea of Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314826.2fOEIqJ1.jpg) Judy at a lunch stop while traveling from the Kutani Pottery Village to the Sea of Japan |
![McD's - burgers with miso sauce - lunch stop while traveling from the Kutani Pottery Village to the Sea of Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314827.9WeqVWN3.jpg) McD's - burgers with miso sauce - lunch stop while traveling from the Kutani Pottery Village to the Sea of Japan |
![Pachinko machines and slot machines at a lunch stop while traveling from the Kutani Pottery Village to the Sea of Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314828.4pJQJYFd.jpg) Pachinko machines and slot machines at a lunch stop while traveling from the Kutani Pottery Village to the Sea of Japan |
![Judy at the Sea of Japan: Beyond the horizon: Russia to the north - North Korea to the northwest - South Korea to the west](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139442.NCDpw0vj.jpg) Judy at the Sea of Japan: Beyond the horizon: Russia to the north - North Korea to the northwest - South Korea to the west |
![Judy at the Sea of Japan: Russia is to the north. North Korea is to the northwest. South Korea is to the west](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314829.xwXuQmzJ.jpg) Judy at the Sea of Japan: Russia is to the north. North Korea is to the northwest. South Korea is to the west |
![The Ataka Barrier Ruin - the site of a kabuki play titled Kanjincho & bronze statues of the characters - at the Sea of Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156372810.pctmmNwt.jpg) The Ataka Barrier Ruin - the site of a kabuki play titled "Kanjincho" & bronze statues of the characters - at the Sea of Japan |
![Main train station in Komatsu. We took a train from this station to Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314832.1LTDD5WS.jpg) Main train station in Komatsu. We took a train from this station to Kyoto |
![Train (electrical power from above the train?) arriving at the main train station in Komatsu](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156449978.mlHA1FG0.jpg) Train (electrical power from above the train?) arriving at the main train station in Komatsu |
![Main train station in Komatsu. We took a train from this station to Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314833.HsKn7GP6.jpg) Main train station in Komatsu. We took a train from this station to Kyoto |
![Train arriving at the main train station in Komatsu. We took a train from this station to Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314834.mk5StU7C.jpg) Train arriving at the main train station in Komatsu. We took a train from this station to Kyoto |
![Lake Biwa and rice paddies as seen from our train approaching Kyoto from Komatsu](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314836.2PItYPuE.jpg) Lake Biwa and rice paddies as seen from our train approaching Kyoto from Komatsu |
![The main train station in Kyoto. We arrived here from Komatsu. Kyoto and surrounding mountains are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314837.0JrSlUYj.jpg) The main train station in Kyoto. We arrived here from Komatsu. Kyoto and surrounding mountains are in the background. |
![The main train station in Kyoto. We arrived here from Komatsu. Kyoto and surrounding mountains are in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314838.CobFB2uJ.jpg) The main train station in Kyoto. We arrived here from Komatsu. Kyoto and surrounding mountains are in the background. |
![The hectic main train station in Kyoto. We arrived here from Komatsu.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314839.TWzXB2Wp.jpg) The hectic main train station in Kyoto. We arrived here from Komatsu. |
![Students at the main train station in Kyoto. Several students said they were in Kyoto to visit traditional sites.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156314840.U6iXofWE.jpg) Students at the main train station in Kyoto. Several students said they were in Kyoto to visit traditional sites. |
![The lobby of the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel - we stayed at this hotel in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634041.add07gax.jpg) The lobby of the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel - we stayed at this hotel in Kyoto |
![Kyoto and surrounding mountains as seen from our hotel room at the ANA Crowne Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516117.EghW489y.jpg) Kyoto and surrounding mountains as seen from our hotel room at the ANA Crowne Plaza |
![A Buddhist stone statue at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410653.aQC0TJHp.jpg) A Buddhist stone statue at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![Bridge (in background) to the Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410652.kwVNGQJ8.jpg) Bridge (in background) to the Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![The Kare-sansui (Dry Landscape) Rock Garden or “Zen Garden” at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410654.tKhaxQPe.jpg) The Kare-sansui (Dry Landscape) Rock Garden or “Zen Garden” at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![Judy after meditating (yoga?) at the Kare-sansui (Dry Landscape) Rock Garden or “Zen Garden” at the Ryoanji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410655.SyCSfcyf.jpg) Judy after meditating (yoga?) at the Kare-sansui (Dry Landscape) Rock Garden or “Zen Garden” at the Ryoanji Temple |
![The Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410651.rUmIcnPH.jpg) The Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![The Stone Wash Basin Tsukubai for the Tearoom Zoroku at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410656.0WA9d4Uq.jpg) The Stone Wash Basin Tsukubai for the Tearoom Zoroku at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![Stone stairs between the lower garden area and the upper main structures at the Ryoanji Termple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410657.bFih5r31.jpg) Stone stairs between the lower garden area and the upper main structures at the Ryoanji Termple in Kyoto |
![The Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410658.NgvjskKX.jpg) The Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![The Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410659.OvbqL52L.jpg) The Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![Three turtles on a small rock and the Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410660.OAOxgfeh.jpg) Three turtles on a small rock and the Bentenjima Islet in the Kyoyochi Pond at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto |
![Judy, John (left of Judy), Sallie (right of Judy) & schoolgirls (left side) at the entrance gate to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410661.vzlij8uO.jpg) Judy, John (left of Judy), Sallie (right of Judy) & schoolgirls (left side) at the entrance gate to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto |
![Schoolgirls near the entrance to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410662.Y2KPbrLV.jpg) Schoolgirls near the entrance to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto |
![The Golden Pavilion reflected in the Kyokochi Pond and several of the islets in the Pond - in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410664.XUW2smy5.jpg) The Golden Pavilion reflected in the Kyokochi Pond and several of the islets in the Pond - in Kyoto |
![Close-up of the Golden Pavilion at the Kyokochi Pond - in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156523381.ufmtCCNP.jpg) Close-up of the Golden Pavilion at the Kyokochi Pond - in Kyoto |
![Judy to the left of schoolgirls and Judith behind them - near the entrance to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410663.5V9OQBCh.jpg) Judy to the left of schoolgirls and Judith behind them - near the entrance to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto |
![A woman apparantly meditating/contemplating at the edge of the Kyokochi Pond at the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410666.HwaYUqpT.jpg) A woman apparantly meditating/contemplating at the edge of the Kyokochi Pond at the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto |
![Richard with schoolgirls in the complex (Rokuon-ji) of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410665.eg9oEgTb.jpg) Richard with schoolgirls in the complex (Rokuon-ji) of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto |
![An islet in the Kyokochi Pond at the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. A bird is on a small fallen branch in the pond in the background.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410667.exFoly8B.jpg) An islet in the Kyokochi Pond at the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. A bird is on a small fallen branch in the pond in the background. |
![Judy tossing coins at Jizo Buddhist statues for good luck - on the grounds of the Temple complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410668.GUEmh5UG.jpg) Judy tossing coins at Jizo Buddhist statues for good luck - on the grounds of the Temple complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto |
![The top floor of the Golden Pavilion on the grounds of the Temple complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410670.lUqIJcGc.jpg) The top floor of the Golden Pavilion on the grounds of the Temple complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto |
![Close-up of the top floor of the Golden Pavilion on the grounds of the Temple complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410669.XnPGEWXp.jpg) Close-up of the top floor of the Golden Pavilion on the grounds of the Temple complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto |
![The Sekka-tei Teahouse was added to the Golden Pavilion complex (Rokuon-ji) during the Edo Period (early 1600's to mid 1800's).](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410671.R64y0pmb.jpg) The Sekka-tei Teahouse was added to the Golden Pavilion complex (Rokuon-ji) during the Edo Period (early 1600's to mid 1800's). |
![The front of the relatively small Fudodo Shrine at the Golden Pavilion complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156410672.Xbm6ZQyC.jpg) The front of the relatively small Fudodo Shrine at the Golden Pavilion complex (Rokuon-ji) in Kyoto |
![Woman on a bike in a residential neighborhood in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434979.XUYAmnQW.jpg) Woman on a bike in a residential neighborhood in Kyoto |
![Main entrance gate to Nijo Castle at sunset - as seen from across the street at our hotel, the ANA Crowne Plaza in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156461405.fjoEqLPD.jpg) Main entrance gate to Nijo Castle at sunset - as seen from across the street at our hotel, the ANA Crowne Plaza in Kyoto |
![Main entrance gate to Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434980.zi99drpJ.jpg) Main entrance gate to Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Outer wall and outer moat of the Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434981.ZHJFf4U9.jpg) Outer wall and outer moat of the Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Bansho Guard Station (samurai) at Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434983.9nr0KrTk.jpg) Bansho Guard Station (samurai) at Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Karamon Main Gate to Ninomaru Palace and Garden complex in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434984.uNBXcxgb.jpg) Karamon Main Gate to Ninomaru Palace and Garden complex in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Top of entrance to Ninomaru Palace in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434987.nHSX43ho.jpg) Top of entrance to Ninomaru Palace in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Side view of Ninomaru Palace in Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Palace is made of cypress.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434988.wvJULxv2.jpg) Side view of Ninomaru Palace in Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Palace is made of cypress. |
![Elegant structures emphasizing prestige and authority - over the entrance to Ninomaru Palace - in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434986.KQ0HX0DX.jpg) Elegant structures emphasizing prestige and authority - over the entrance to Ninomaru Palace - in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Ninomaru Garden - a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434989.97kxqUDQ.jpg) Ninomaru Garden - a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Ninomaru Garden - a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434990.vDhtWkGq.jpg) Ninomaru Garden - a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Egret in Ninomaru Garden - a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434991.ncn9g0RV.jpg) Egret in Ninomaru Garden - a traditional Japanese landscape garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Judy and Sallie leaving Ninomaru Palace and Garden complex of Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434992.pHU1B8QA.jpg) Judy and Sallie leaving Ninomaru Palace and Garden complex of Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Bridge entrance to Honmaru Palace and Garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Inner moat and inner wall (right) surrounding Honmaru.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434993.tSfeGa3d.jpg) Bridge entrance to Honmaru Palace and Garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Inner moat and inner wall (right) surrounding Honmaru. |
![John & Richard: Background - inner moat & inner wall (right) surrounding Honmaru & bridge entrance to Honmaru in Nijo Castle](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434994.imIhHmki.jpg) John & Richard: Background - inner moat & inner wall (right) surrounding Honmaru & bridge entrance to Honmaru in Nijo Castle |
![Sharon and John: Background - inner moat & inner wall surrounding Honmaru in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434995.rLihmGGC.jpg) Sharon and John: Background - inner moat & inner wall surrounding Honmaru in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Koun Teahouse in Seiryu-en Garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434996.4K5ZTN03.jpg) Koun Teahouse in Seiryu-en Garden in Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Outer wall and outer moat of Nijo Castle in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156446063.TNUYJc9Z.jpg) Outer wall and outer moat of Nijo Castle in Kyoto |
![Nishiki-dori (street) - a white awning is at the entrance of the covered Nishiki Market at Takakura-dori in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156461392.7OpgGzK1.jpg) Nishiki-dori (street) - a white awning is at the entrance of the covered Nishiki Market at Takakura-dori in Kyoto |
![Parking area for bikes on Nishiki-dori (street) not far from Nishiki Market in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156434998.aIeCcJtg.jpg) Parking area for bikes on Nishiki-dori (street) not far from Nishiki Market in Kyoto |
![Judy (pink hat) with Sallie and John in front of her at the busy Nishiki Market in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435000.POmmYM7p.jpg) Judy (pink hat) with Sallie and John in front of her at the busy Nishiki Market in Kyoto |
![Judy, Sallie and John in the busy Nishiki Market in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435001.2RQSkpF1.jpg) Judy, Sallie and John in the busy Nishiki Market in Kyoto |
![Lunch: Judy, Sallie and John entering a restaurant on Nishiki-dori after checking out the nearby Nishiki Market in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435002.M765RwkO.jpg) Lunch: Judy, Sallie and John entering a restaurant on Nishiki-dori after checking out the nearby Nishiki Market in Kyoto |
![Entrance to the Ryozen Kannon War Memorial in Kyoto - the Higashiyama Mountains are in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516098.wZ4QqsS6.jpg) Entrance to the Ryozen Kannon War Memorial in Kyoto - the Higashiyama Mountains are in the background |
![Top of the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara at the Ryozen Kannon War Memorial - Higashiyama Mountains in the background](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516116.Y8rILHLR.jpg) Top of the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara at the Ryozen Kannon War Memorial - Higashiyama Mountains in the background |
![Hideyoshi & Nene (statues are several feet high) - seen while walking to a tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516099.hzG8wIfZ.jpg) Hideyoshi & Nene (statues are several feet high) - seen while walking to a tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto |
![Small torii (gate) and small shrine (??) seen while walking to a tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516100.XsQNZKRi.jpg) Small torii (gate) and small shrine (??) seen while walking to a tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto |
![Tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple complex in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516103.vXn61MIa.jpg) Tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple complex in Kyoto |
![Tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple complex in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516104.QqpaZKQT.jpg) Tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple complex in Kyoto |
![Judy and others at a tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple complex in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516106.9xl5Mhaz.jpg) Judy and others at a tea ceremony at the Kodaiji Temple complex in Kyoto |
![Rickshaw stand on Nene no Michi Lane - seen while walking from Kodaiji Temple to traditional Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka area](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516108.DQym16dm.jpg) Rickshaw stand on Nene no Michi Lane - seen while walking from Kodaiji Temple to traditional Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka area |
![Rickshaw on Nene no Michi Lane - seen while walking from Kodaiji Temple to traditional Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka area](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516107.z9eLwKMI.jpg) Rickshaw on Nene no Michi Lane - seen while walking from Kodaiji Temple to traditional Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka area |
![Judy on traditional Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435004.UoivIhC4.jpg) Judy on traditional Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto |
![Roofs - traditional buildings on Ninen-zaka and Sannen- zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156461397.w7RK3MVG.jpg) Roofs - traditional buildings on Ninen-zaka and Sannen- zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto |
![Judy with tourists posing as maikos (apprentice geishas) on Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435003.TchWgThC.jpg) Judy with tourists posing as maikos (apprentice geishas) on Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto |
![Rickshaw on traditional Ninen-zaka and Sannen- zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156461402.qURTU5JX.jpg) Rickshaw on traditional Ninen-zaka and Sannen- zaka (contiguous streets) in Kyoto |
![We took this taxi to the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto - driver was in a suit and lace was on the seats - just like the U.S. :-)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156516118.v0VhfVCI.jpg) We took this taxi to the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto - driver was in a suit and lace was on the seats - just like the U.S. :-) |
![Outen-mon (Divine Gate) at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156568890.kTOKq5YK.jpg) Outen-mon (Divine Gate) at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Daigoku-den (Outer Sanctuary) (Great Hall of State) at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156568893.hSX0GB9C.jpg) Daigoku-den (Outer Sanctuary) (Great Hall of State) at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Soryu-ro Tower at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156568891.lLH0FtIX.jpg) Soryu-ro Tower at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Soryu-ro Tower at the Heian-jingu Shrine with the Higashiyama Mountains in the background in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156568894.1DlyIhBK.jpg) Soryu-ro Tower at the Heian-jingu Shrine with the Higashiyama Mountains in the background in Kyoto |
![Pond and garden at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156575716.VO1W4Kld.jpg) Pond and garden at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Judy on a trail at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156575718.n3QmxluH.jpg) Judy on a trail at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Stepping-stone path (Garyu-kyo - lying dragon bridge) in a pond at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156591381.RNz4ASHj.jpg) Stepping-stone path (Garyu-kyo - lying dragon bridge) in a pond at the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Water lillies on a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156574273.jJGfvQHl.jpg) Water lillies on a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Roofed bridge (Taihei-kaku) over a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto (background - Higashiyama Hills)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156574280.joi4jcxT.jpg) Roofed bridge (Taihei-kaku) over a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto (background - Higashiyama Hills) |
![Judy and Richard near the roofed bridge over a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156574284.MazumY3P.jpg) Judy and Richard near the roofed bridge over a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Roofed bridge (Taihei-kaku) over a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156574291.eO6aVBdO.jpg) Roofed bridge (Taihei-kaku) over a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![Duck in a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156574287.lhLj51y2.jpg) Duck in a pond at the garden of the Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto |
![We visited the Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto - 4 floors of high quality jewelry, clothing, pottery and other crafts for sale.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585388.JnSGHCU1.jpg) We visited the Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto - 4 floors of high quality jewelry, clothing, pottery and other crafts for sale. |
![Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585389.EZWf5aPH.jpg) Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District in Kyoto |
![Rear of some ochya (Geisha/Geiko houses) on the Shirakawa River in the Gion (Geisha/Geiko) Distirct in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585391.kFAoRN7D.jpg) Rear of some ochya (Geisha/Geiko houses) on the Shirakawa River in the Gion (Geisha/Geiko) Distirct in Kyoto |
![Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585390.h5njZoSP.jpg) Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District in Kyoto |
![This woman appears to be a Maiko (apprentice Geiko) but may have been a tourist - in the Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District of Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585392.OHyUT8GQ.jpg) This woman appears to be a Maiko (apprentice Geiko) but may have been a tourist - in the Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District of Kyoto |
![Women formally dressed in kimonos were out on the town in the Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585393.B87XLgJG.jpg) Women formally dressed in kimonos were out on the town in the Gion (Geisha/Geiko) District in Kyoto |
![Judy pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435005.LOEEtlBD.jpg) Judy pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto. |
![Judy and Richard each pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435006.DmEYxS14.jpg) Judy and Richard each pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto |
![Judy pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435007.XmBHUDHE.jpg) Judy pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto |
![Sharon and John each pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156616504.VSPfVI3P.jpg) Sharon and John each pattern-dyeing a bag at a Kyo-yuzen Workshop at Marumasu-Nishimuraya in Kyoto |
![Judy going to the underground subway near our hotel. We were going to downtown Kyoto.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634034.gY9Uhyl0.jpg) Judy going to the underground subway near our hotel. We were going to downtown Kyoto. |
![Underground subway station near our hotel - doors on the station seen here open exactly where the doors on the subway train open](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634035.N8j0mzt3.jpg) Underground subway station near our hotel - doors on the station seen here open exactly where the doors on the subway train open |
![Judy going to downtown Kyoto on the subway](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634042.fi8WKd5l.jpg) Judy going to downtown Kyoto on the subway |
![Kyoto City Hall on Oike-dori near Kawaramachi - noticeable for being one of the few unattractive buildings in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634044.yKvlE7Yq.jpg) Kyoto City Hall on Oike-dori near Kawaramachi - noticeable for being one of the few unattractive buildings in downtown Kyoto |
![Judy shopping on Kawaramachi-dori in downtown Kyoto (early morning)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634037.NXY9zigu.jpg) Judy shopping on Kawaramachi-dori in downtown Kyoto (early morning) |
![Judy in the Teramachi Shopping Arcade before the stores opened - some of the stores were being resupplied - in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634045.eZYMEEOF.jpg) Judy in the Teramachi Shopping Arcade before the stores opened - some of the stores were being resupplied - in downtown Kyoto |
![Judy in a fan store at the Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634046.bGihmY3c.jpg) Judy in a fan store at the Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto |
![Heavy mid-day traffic on Kawaramachi-dori in downtown Kyoto - not one car horn sounded](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634036.pVXWN8hD.jpg) Heavy mid-day traffic on Kawaramachi-dori in downtown Kyoto - not one car horn sounded |
![Mid-day at the Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634038.vlbSFKyW.jpg) Mid-day at the Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto |
![Colorful discount store in the Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634040.rn6WRxW7.jpg) Colorful discount store in the Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto |
![Judy - mid-day at the busy Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156634039.brrWdcfJ.jpg) Judy - mid-day at the busy Teramachi Shopping Arcade in downtown Kyoto |
![Young people at the Kamo River - early Friday evening - a few blocks from the center of downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656018.nJi2y1a5.jpg) Young people at the Kamo River - early Friday evening - a few blocks from the center of downtown Kyoto |
![Young people at the Kamo River - early Friday evening - a few blocks from the center of downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656019.eXasmIXo.jpg) Young people at the Kamo River - early Friday evening - a few blocks from the center of downtown Kyoto |
![Pontocho Alley next to the Kamo River in Kyoto - one of the most atmospheric streets we saw in Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656021.qhMfgqf8.jpg) Pontocho Alley next to the Kamo River in Kyoto - one of the most atmospheric "streets" we saw in Japan |
![Judy in the pink shirt on Pontocho Alley next to the Kamo River in Kyoto - one of the most atmospheric streets we saw in Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656020.tOHeUE68.jpg) Judy in the pink shirt on Pontocho Alley next to the Kamo River in Kyoto - one of the most atmospheric "streets" we saw in Japan |
![Restaurant on Pontocho Alley in Kyoto where we ate dinner. Vents from the ceiling are used to prepare food at each table.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156664664.1Os1lZro.jpg) Restaurant on Pontocho Alley in Kyoto where we ate dinner. Vents from the ceiling are used to prepare food at each table. |
![Judy, Sharon and John having dinner in a restaurant on Pontocho Alley near the Kamo River in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656022.VlC30dRV.jpg) Judy, Sharon and John having dinner in a restaurant on Pontocho Alley near the Kamo River in Kyoto |
![Lots of young people out on a Friday night - between Kawaramachi Street and the Kamo River in downtown Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156664675.vKuzFPAH.jpg) Lots of young people out on a Friday night - between Kawaramachi Street and the Kamo River in downtown Kyoto |
![We boarded this train in Kyoto to go to Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156645376.4Zp63fJF.jpg) We boarded this train in Kyoto to go to Nara |
![A rural office building - seen while traveling by train from Kyoto to Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156585394.xiqFTMl8.jpg) A rural office building - seen while traveling by train from Kyoto to Nara |
![Neighborhood near the Kintetsu Nara Train Station - seen when we arrived in Nara from Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156645377.9asfpRXD.jpg) Neighborhood near the Kintetsu Nara Train Station - seen when we arrived in Nara from Kyoto |
![Deer near the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara. We saw a newborn celebration ceremony at the Shrine.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139446.IVvG8c1c.jpg) Deer near the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara. We saw a newborn celebration ceremony at the Shrine. |
![Judy, Roland, Sarah, Norma and deer near the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139443.QegRXSpC.jpg) Judy, Roland, Sarah, Norma and deer near the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Two women and a deer near the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139445.HivyT4PX.jpg) Two women and a deer near the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Torii (gate) on the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park - stone lanterns line the path](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156663349.xZXvG3Sy.jpg) Torii (gate) on the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park - stone lanterns line the path |
![A deer near the stone lanterns on the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156663375.cBpnY0UE.jpg) A deer near the stone lanterns on the path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Stone lanterns on the inner path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park - a few bronze lanterns are on the right side](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139448.Vgt12GMZ.jpg) Stone lanterns on the inner path to Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park - a few bronze lanterns are on the right side |
![Father and two sons going to an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139449.EX5pG5QS.jpg) Father and two sons going to an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph |
![Mother and baby going to an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139453.pfud9lQm.jpg) Mother and baby going to an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph |
![A monk going to an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph at Kasuga Taisha, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139451.lQYMXIGE.jpg) A monk going to an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph at Kasuga Taisha, Nara |
![Preist (green robe) who presided over an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156139454.MweHmJZP.jpg) Preist (green robe) who presided over an Omiyamairi (newborn celebration) which we witnessed but were not allowed to photograph |
![Outside the main structures of Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156672916.LzTGVCSY.jpg) Outside the main structures of Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![A monk and his assistant hanging a bronze lantern at Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156672917.jmDHfoe8.jpg) A monk and his assistant hanging a bronze lantern at Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Two monks in the Kasuga Taisha complex (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156672918.6j0ut6Js.jpg) Two monks in the Kasuga Taisha complex (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![A thousand year old Japanese cedar (Honsha-osugi) at Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156672919.RdkUCUST.jpg) A thousand year old Japanese cedar (Honsha-osugi) at Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Judy next to a thousand year old Japanese cedar (Honsha-osugi) at Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656024.DQWzR2hE.jpg) Judy next to a thousand year old Japanese cedar (Honsha-osugi) at Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Legend has it that the wind brought the seeds of seven different trees to form this one - at Kasuga Taisha in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156672920.PdaWdC53.jpg) Legend has it that the wind brought the seeds of seven different trees to form this one - at Kasuga Taisha in Nara Park in Nara |
![John and a deer in Nara Park in Nara, Mutually respectful bows? :-)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435103.sMQSkWZ1.jpg) John and a deer in Nara Park in Nara, Mutually respectful bows? :-) |
![Deer in Nara Park - seen while walking from Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) to Todaiji (a Buddhist temple) in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156673020.qojnN8fb.jpg) Deer in Nara Park - seen while walking from Kasuga Taisha (a Shinto shrine) to Todaiji (a Buddhist temple) in Nara Park in Nara |
![Schoolchildren and deer in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656025.HieEO8yT.jpg) Schoolchildren and deer in Nara Park in Nara |
![Judy with schoolchildren and deer in Nara Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435008.31fwdb4G.jpg) Judy with schoolchildren and deer in Nara Park |
![Judy with schoolchildren and deer in Nara Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435009.MoOLnQ4f.jpg) Judy with schoolchildren and deer in Nara Park |
![This deer was fond of Judy as schoolchildren photographed the interaction - in Nara Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156435010.WccvbLKR.jpg) This deer was fond of Judy as schoolchildren photographed the interaction - in Nara Park |
![Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall, Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) - the largest wooden structure in the world - in Nara Park, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656026.VLImSfZ4.jpg) Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall, Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) - the largest wooden structure in the world - in Nara Park, Nara |
![Judy in front of Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall, Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) - the largest wooden structure in the world](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656027.UafTycgL.jpg) Judy in front of Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall, Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) - the largest wooden structure in the world |
![Model of the original Todai-ji Temple from 752 c.e. at 1 to 50 scale - massive pagodas on either side are not seen in this photo](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156714564.WDXlFLY0.jpg) Model of the original Todai-ji Temple from 752 c.e. at 1 to 50 scale - massive pagodas on either side are not seen in this photo |
![The 50 foot tall Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156656029.agDPpHhn.jpg) The 50 foot tall Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall in Nara Park in Nara |
![Massive, metal lotus vase and butterflies in front of the Great Buddha in Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156744010.roaDuhFf.jpg) Massive, metal lotus vase and butterflies in front of the Great Buddha in Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall in Nara Park in Nara |
![Close-up of the massive, metal butterflies in front of the Great Buddha in Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156744007.qCPXXYSb.jpg) Close-up of the massive, metal butterflies in front of the Great Buddha in Todai-ji Temple's Main Hall in Nara Park in Nara |
![Statue of Kokuuzo bosatsu (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156714559.mUjBMKEC.jpg) Statue of Kokuuzo bosatsu (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara |
![Statue of Komokuten (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156714560.yInsp5zD.jpg) Statue of Komokuten (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara |
![Statue of Nyoirin Kannon (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156714565.XaUZZJFw.jpg) Statue of Nyoirin Kannon (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara |
![Statue of Tamonten (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156714561.Ul5moIGN.jpg) Statue of Tamonten (at least 30 feet tall) in the Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park in Nara |
![Conductor on our train - while traveling from Nara back to Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746958.2bbxN0S8.jpg) Conductor on our train - while traveling from Nara back to Kyoto |
![Close-up of a rural office building - seen while traveling by train from Nara back to Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156616321.VXEeibbk.jpg) Close-up of a rural office building - seen while traveling by train from Nara back to Kyoto |
![Sharon, John and Logan just before going to our last dinner in Japan at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746147.nIgqb1Gx.jpg) Sharon, John and Logan just before going to our last dinner in Japan at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Judy in front of Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto - our last dinner in Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746407.lUZMdqD5.jpg) Judy in front of Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto - our last dinner in Japan |
![John and Sallie at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746159.YwnHnlKH.jpg) John and Sallie at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Sarah, Norma and Logan at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746155.k46LbTvV.jpg) Sarah, Norma and Logan at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Hal and Paul at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746148.1Pam6oMw.jpg) Hal and Paul at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Jane and Michael at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746161.LspJ6YW9.jpg) Jane and Michael at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Virginia and Roland at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746157.GY6GWPAp.jpg) Virginia and Roland at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Judith at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746150.Aq0lieNw.jpg) Judith at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Linda and Ruth at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746153.WupA0ZiE.jpg) Linda and Ruth at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Keiko (guide) at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746163.zrBZHQFI.jpg) Keiko (guide) at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Traditional, strolling Japanese garden at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746165.POjzVYUW.jpg) Traditional, strolling Japanese garden at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Traditional, strolling Japanese garden at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156746166.HbmaTdfm.jpg) Traditional, strolling Japanese garden at Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (restaurant) in Kyoto |
![Highways in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783072.rUewZJ3h.jpg) Highways in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home |
![Osaka Castle in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783071.ulNMQHqZ.jpg) Osaka Castle in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home |
![Osaka Castle in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783070.v0BjJofm.jpg) Osaka Castle in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home |
![Street in downtown Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783073.IwsfDFzN.jpg) Street in downtown Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home |
![Abenobashi Terminal Building in Osaka - tallest building in Japan at 984 feet](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783074.Mg0yO3qT.jpg) Abenobashi Terminal Building in Osaka - tallest building in Japan at 984 feet |
![Abenobashi Terminal Building in Osaka - tallest building in Japan at 984 feet](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783075.iEz9xBAm.jpg) Abenobashi Terminal Building in Osaka - tallest building in Japan at 984 feet |
![Kishiwada Castle in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783076.ziGpJZdx.jpg) Kishiwada Castle in Osaka - seen while traveling from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport in Osaka for our flight home |
![Rinku Gate Tower Building in Osaka - third tallest building in Japan at 840 feet (Rinku Town Ferris Wheel is in the background)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783077.ZqDjOxO2.jpg) Rinku Gate Tower Building in Osaka - third tallest building in Japan at 840 feet (Rinku Town Ferris Wheel is in the background) |
![Judy and Sharon arriving at Cleveland Hopkins Airport around 12:00 a.m.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783078.XiLWt2Eh.jpg) Judy and Sharon arriving at Cleveland Hopkins Airport around 12:00 a.m. |
![Judy and Richard arriving at Cleveland Hopkins Airport around 12:00 a.m.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/24/22224/3/156783079.Ir4jpFqe.jpg) Judy and Richard arriving at Cleveland Hopkins Airport around 12:00 a.m. |