Friday, May 9, 2008

Hiroshima and Himeji

We leave for Ise/Toba in a few so this will be short.

Yesterday we went to Hiroshima. Becky wanted to see the Peace park. There really isn't much I can say to those who haven't been there. Just go.

Atomic Dome Windows in the Dome

This trip has been full of surprises. When we arrived in Himeji it was really busy. We didn't think much of it until we hit the castle. It looked like a holiday. We found out that the National Sweets Exposition was being held there. Big crowds. I'm glad we got there late or we wouldn't have been able to move. The only disappointing note was that all of the big crowd barriers where in place so we couldn't wander freely. Still, it was a nice change from Hiroshima and everyones spirits were lifted.

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

2 comments:

Yuki said...

Wow, you are energetically visiting so many places! There is a long gravel walk to get to the main sanctuary in Isejingu. I hope your knees are OK. Did you visit "Okageyokocho"? That was a fun place for wandering around.
I've been sick, but now I'm getting homesick...
Have fun!
Yuki

Bob said...

????Okageyokocho???? Ummm, where is that?