Udo-jingu Shrine
Shinto shrines are very popular in Japan and are starting to show up in other parts of the world to … Continue reading Udo-jingu Shrine
Month: January 2024
Udo-Jingu Shrine – getting there
Just a short drive from Aburatsu harbour, northward up the east coast of Japan, with the North Pacific Ocean on … Continue reading Udo-Jingu Shrine – getting there
Inside the Obi Castle
The castle that you are looking at in these pictures is the result of a renovation that took place in … Continue reading Inside the Obi Castle
Obi Castle grounds
Obi Castle is in the town of Obi in Nichinan, Miyazaki, Japan. I describe it as up the hill from … Continue reading Obi Castle grounds
Aburatsu Port
On the east side of the southern tip of Japan is a quiet port with a cruise ship terminal. It … Continue reading Aburatsu Port
Yeomiji Cactus Garden
After looking around outside of the greenhouse and seeing that buds and leaves were making their spring appearance, I realized … Continue reading Yeomiji Cactus Garden
Yeomiji Tropical Jungle
Another of the greenhouse wings is dedicated to a Tropical Jungle Rainforest. Imagine being transported in time and place to … Continue reading Yeomiji Tropical Jungle
Yeomiji Greenhouse
Here are some videos for a wordless Wednesday. Continue reading Yeomiji Greenhouse
Yeomiji Botanical Garden
A major attraction is the three acre green house. It is designed after a sunflower and has six separate wings … Continue reading Yeomiji Botanical Garden
Jeju Buddhist Temple
Unlike many other temples, this one is brightly lit. On display is Korea’s largest Vairocana Buddha and 18,000 smaller Buddhas. … Continue reading Jeju Buddhist Temple
