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Miyajima Island with Mt Misen and The Itsukushima Shrine

A wonderful day trip to Miyajima Island and the Iconic Torii gate and Itsukushima shrine that draws people from far away. Day 26 – March 29th, 2014. Up early with the alarm to go visit Miyajima Island. We are out of the house in good time even though we both had restless nights. It’s a […]

Walking Through The Higashiyama District During Hanatouro

Today we went to Kyoto, where we walked through the Higashiyama district During Hanatouro especially to see the Kiyomizu (Kiyomizudera) Temple and the Higashiyama Hanatouro illuminations. Day 20 – March 23rd, 2014. After two days at home fighting a tough battle with the cold/flu, spending all day in bed, Moni is feeling a bit better. […]