Marathon vacation in Japan (part 1)
June 30, 2005(Click on photos to enlarge.)
1. Part of Ninomaru Palace, Nijo Castle
2. Inner moat looking down from Honmaru part of Nijo Castle
3. Inner moat looking from outside of Honmaru part of Nijo Castle
4. Greg and Yoko at the Microbial Mound in Kyoto, which honors bacteria sacrificed to research
5. Garden with waterless pond, Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
6. Crane tree in garden at Manshuin Temple
7. Carved wooden flowers above a door in Manshuin Temple
8. Waterfall rock in the shade to the right of tall stone lantern
9. Tiger room, Manshuin Temple; paintings by Kano Eitoku from the Momoyama Period
10. Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto, established in 1482; view from observatory
11. Greg and Yoko on the Walk of Philosophy, named for a philosopher who walked here often
12. View from Nanzen-ji Gate, one of 3 biggest gates in Japan; built in 1296, last rebuilt in 1628
13. View toward downtown Kyoto from Kiyomizu Temple
14. View above Kiyomizu Temple
15. Kiyomizu fountain; the 3 streams signify male-female relationships, education, and health
16. Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion), popular name for Rokuon-ji Temple, in Kyoto
17. Making a wish and ringing the gong at the Kinkaku belfry
18. Rock Garden at Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto; you cannot see all 15 rocks from any one spot
19. Stone lantern and moss, Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto
20. Inner room at Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto
21. Kyoyochi Pond at Ryoan-ji Temple; made in the late 12th century
22. Room in Koryu-ji Temple, Kyoto; at this temple is a Lecture Hall built in 1165
23. Lunch at the Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto (Westerners are given little chairs for comfort)
24. Large bamboo trees at Tenryu-ji Temple
25. Inside a building at Tenryu-ji Temple
26. One of the ubiquitous vending machines selling Pocari Sweat sports drink
27. Greg sings to Yoko as a thank-you for being such a great host
28. Mosaic mural from the gardens surrounding the Imperial Palace, Tokyo
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