My Japan trips
Shikuko Pilgrimage November 2023
Shikoku Pilgrimage (四国遍路) , an UNESCO site in Shikuko, comprises a multi-site pilgrimage of 88 temples associated with Kukai (774-835 ), a Buddhist monk commonly known as Kobo Daishi who founded the esoteric Shingon School of Buddhism. The walking course approximately 1,200km long may take 30 to 60 days to complete on foot. I joined … Continue reading
Japan 5 Foliage & Onsen November 16 – 21, 2019
Kyoto, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Kaga & Sakai
Japan 4 Temple Tour November 11 – 15, 2019
November 11 – 15: 5-day Temple Tour 37 participants joined a 5-day temple tour organised by the Buddhist Charity Work Shop Ltd. We would have vegetarian meals, visit ten temples in four days and stay in Prince Hotel by Biwa Lake for the first three night and in Mount Hiei for the last night. Catherine, … Continue reading
Japan 3 Train Journeys November 6 – 10, 2019
November 6 – 10: Journey on a 5-day Kansai Wide Train Pass My temple group tour would begin in Osaka on November 11. I therefore bought a 5-day Kansai Wide Train Pass for ¥9,000 and planned to visit Tottori, Kinosaki Onsen, Amanoshade and Takeda Castle Ruins in Tottori, Hyogo and Kyoto Prefecture.
Japan 2 Setouchi Triennale October 28 – November 5, 2019
Japan 1 Setouchi Triennale October 28 – November 5, 2019
My plan to visit the Setouchi Triennale was derailed in April when I had to return to Hong Kong to apply for a Russian visa in connection with an expedition to Wrangle Island in July. As the Triennale would finish on November 4, I left Hong Kong ten days after completion of my ‘4-Lands’ tour. … Continue reading
Japan 8 April 16 – May 2, 2019
April 28 – May 2 Tokyo & Ashikaga Flower Park
Japan 7 April 16 – May 2, 2019
April 24 – 27: Shimizu, Shizuoka, Shuzenji, Mishima, Atami & Tokyo
Japan 6 April 16 – May 2, 2019
April 20-23 Toba, Kashikojima, Toshijima, Nagoya & Fuji Lake Area
Japan 5 April 16 – May 2, 2019
April 16 – 19: Mount Yoshino & Kyoto & Shima Peninsula