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Forum: Asia
Dec 25th, 2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, you're welcome. You did extremely well...

progol, you're welcome. You did extremely well for yourself in your planning, I must say, and I am thankful to have benefitted from your tips in Takayama, in Kanazawa, and in Kyoto.

Favorites?...
Forum: Asia
Dec 23rd, 2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

mrwunrfl, appreciate the excellent advice you've...

mrwunrfl, appreciate the excellent advice you've given me and others. Yes, the historic streetcars are still running in Hiroshima. There are also newer ones.
Forum: Asia
Dec 23rd, 2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

yestravel, thank you. I'm very much enjoying your...

yestravel, thank you. I'm very much enjoying your Taiwan TR as well.
Forum: Asia
Dec 23rd, 2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

And here's my final installment of photos. Hope...

And here's my final installment of photos. Hope this report has been enjoyable to some, useful to others, or both. Happy to answer any questions.

An Assortment of Osaka
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Forum: Asia
Dec 22nd, 2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, thanks. Even though Hiroshima is a large...

progol, thanks. Even though Hiroshima is a large city, it didn't feel that way and there is more than the World War II era sites. Miyajima was definitely crowded for most of the day. We were there...
Forum: Asia
Dec 22nd, 2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Scenes from Miyajima ...

Scenes from Miyajima


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The Great Torii...
Forum: Asia
Dec 21st, 2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Hiroshima: A Vibrant Phoenix ...

Hiroshima: A Vibrant Phoenix


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Along Peace Boulevard...
Forum: Asia
Dec 20th, 2023, 04:51 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, had we known, we would have based in...

progol, had we known, we would have based in Tomonoura for 2 or 3 nights and explored some of the other islands and nearby places. There was a ferry to Onomichi, which I believe takes about an hour....
Forum: Asia
Dec 19th, 2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Sweet Seaside Tomonoura I don't know if how...

Sweet Seaside Tomonoura

I don't know if how much we fell in love with and enjoyed our time in in the seaside village of Tomonoura by the Seto Inland Sea as well as on one of the islands came...
Forum: Asia
Dec 19th, 2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Kurashiki: A Small Slice of Venice in Japan ...

Kurashiki: A Small Slice of Venice in Japan


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Kurashiki...
Forum: Asia
Dec 19th, 2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

mrwunrfl, thank you.

mrwunrfl, thank you.
Forum: Asia
Dec 19th, 2023, 04:18 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Select Photos from Okayama Castle and Koraku-en ...

Select Photos from Okayama Castle and Koraku-en


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Momotaro, or...
Forum: Asia
Dec 19th, 2023, 04:16 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Scenes from Himeji Castle and Koko-en ...

Scenes from Himeji Castle and Koko-en


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Forum: Asia
Dec 18th, 2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

mrwunrfl, thank you. And yes, Enko-ji is a true...

mrwunrfl, thank you. And yes, Enko-ji is a true hidden gem as are Kurodani and Shinnyo-do. When we return to Kyoto, we'll probably stay away from the well-worn temples and shrines and go to the...
Forum: Asia
Dec 18th, 2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, thank you. We were at Fushimi between...

progol, thank you. We were at Fushimi between 7:30 and 11:30. And we were glad we saw a couple of the temples at night too, as the experience was very different than visiting during the day.
Forum: Asia
Dec 17th, 2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, I agree with you on Tsukiji, although we...

progol, I agree with you on Tsukiji, although we didn't make it there this time. Don't know how if the movement of the inner market to Toyosu impacted Tsukiji if at all.

I See Vermilion: A...
Forum: Asia
Dec 17th, 2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

yestravel, we also visited Eikan-do, but only at...

yestravel, we also visited Eikan-do, but only at night when it was lit up. It was a bit busy but we enjoyed the visit. Haven't been to Kyushu yet ourselves but am drawn to Aso, Takachiho, and...
Forum: Asia
Dec 17th, 2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, thank you. I look forward to Kyoto...

progol, thank you. I look forward to Kyoto through your perspective as well.

mrwunrfl, the aqueduct at Nanzen-ji is part of a larger water system that brought fresh water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto....
Forum: Asia
Dec 17th, 2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

mrwunrfl, thank you. Aso is bigger than I've...

mrwunrfl, thank you. Aso is bigger than I've imagined.

We spent four full days in and around Kyoto, so I'm going to share photos more or less day by day.

Eastern Jewels: Kyoto's Higashiyama...
Forum: Asia
Dec 15th, 2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

yestravel, thank you. I'm curious about your...

yestravel, thank you. I'm curious about your highlights from Kyoto the second time around. Any particular place in Kyushu that speaks to you? For me, my mind turns to Tohoku for some of the...
Forum: Asia
Dec 13th, 2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

progol, thank you. I am likewise enjoying your...

progol, thank you. I am likewise enjoying your report and photographs. It’s so fun to compare experiences, especially the little takeaways.

KarenWoo, I would say autumn is both a good and bad...
Forum: Asia
Dec 13th, 2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Images from Nagoya ...

Images from Nagoya


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Nagoya Castle...
Forum: Asia
Dec 13th, 2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Kamikochi: Alpine Bliss ...

Kamikochi: Alpine Bliss

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Kappa Bridge...
Forum: Asia
Dec 13th, 2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

shelemm, Shirakawago is definitely unique to say...

shelemm, Shirakawago is definitely unique to say the least. Not only did we enjoy exploring the houses, it was nice to get away from the urban intensity even if it was only for a few hours.
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Forum: Asia
Dec 12th, 2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,439
Posted By tripplanner001

Shirakawago Highlights ...

Shirakawago Highlights

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