Snow Tori
Tori in the snow in Aizu Wakamatsu.
Holidays
Pictures from my travels in Japan and around the World.
Sazaedo Pagoda
The Sazaedo Pagoda in Aizu Wakamatsu is particularly interesting because of its double helix ramp, which allows visitors to go up and down without passing each others. Think of it as a DNA strand with the two ramps interlacing each other within the same cylinder – remarkable.
Higashiyama Onsen
Higashiyama Onsen (東山温泉) is an onsen resort in a valley just east of the downtown area of Aizu Wakamatsu. One particularly notable ryokan of the valley is the Mukaitaki Ryokan: a traditional, wooden construction, with its name written in gold on the side – you can’t miss it. Was lucky with the weather: it snowed…
Pretty People Only
Funny side on a bench in Ouchijuku: pretty people only!
Ouchijuku
Ouchijuku lying along Aizu West Road is a small village nestled among lofty mountains that once flourished as post town in the Edo period. The main road through this village was called Aizu West Road or Shimotsuke Road which played an important role in connecting Aizu Wakamatsu, a castle town in Fukushima Prefecture, and Imaichi…
Sengen Jinja
The Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja (北口本宮冨士浅間神社) used to be the starting point for climbing Mount Fuji from the north. The trailhead is still located directly behind the right side of the shrine’s main hall , but today most climbers start their ascent from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station halfway up the mountain, effectively…
Waikiki Beach
Last night in Hawaii on Waikiki Beach.
Lanikai Beach
Probably one of the most beautiful beach in the world. Must see if you travel to Oahu in Hawaii.
Sea Sunset
More long exposure shots on the beach at Sunset in Hawaii (North Shore).
Beach Sunset
Some long exposure shots on the beach at Sunset in Hawaii (North Shore).
Lost Submarine
The submarine from the TV Series LOST, at the Kualoa Ranch ranch in Oahu.
Jungle Expedition
Jungle Expedition from Kualoa Ranch Tours. According to their website: Journey through the beauty and tranquility of this special place while on our Hawaiian eco-tours and activities through many of the sites made famous by the many Hollywood movies and television shows filmed on property. The Kualoa Private Nature Reserve is legendary to ancient Hawaiians…