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
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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
Jeju Buddhist Temple grounds
Yakcheonsa temple in Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea, is recorded as the largest Buddhist Temple in East Asia. It is relatively … Continue reading Jeju Buddhist Temple grounds
Jeju Market
Most excursions allow a time to shop. It may be for souvenirs, to sample the food, or just sit down … Continue reading Jeju Market
Jeju South Korea
Leaving the Japanese port of Kagoshima at 4:00 P.M. the Diamond princess headed for the island of Jeju off the … Continue reading Jeju South Korea
Kagoshima
Located in Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima is the capital and largest of several cities. The prefecture has a population of … Continue reading Kagoshima
Senganen Garden
This Unesco World Heritage Site in Kagoshama city was the summer villa of the Shimazu clan. They were the rulers … Continue reading Senganen Garden
Mount Sakurajima
Once an island in Kagoshima Bay, this volcano continues to grow (and Glow) by throwing out lava from it’s core. … Continue reading Mount Sakurajima
Kagoshima Cat Shrine
In the city of Kagoshima is a shrine to cats. In 1602, initially only two cats were enshrined in the … Continue reading Kagoshima Cat Shrine
Onboard Diamond Princess
Among the smaller of the Princess cruise ships, this ship has 1337 cabins, for 2670 passengers. It operates with up … Continue reading Onboard Diamond Princess
