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
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
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
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
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
Here are some videos for a wordless Wednesday. Continue reading Yeomiji Greenhouse
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
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
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
Most excursions allow a time to shop. It may be for souvenirs, to sample the food, or just sit down … Continue reading Jeju Market
Located in Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima is the capital and largest of several cities. The prefecture has a population of … Continue reading Kagoshima