Sunday, September 27, 2009

Day in Nikko

We traveled 2 hours by bullet train to Nikko, a beautiful town in the mountains north of Tokyo. The Shinkansen bullet train was so smooth and fast (160 mph)--it's hard to believe it's NOT the fastest train in Japan.

Shinkansen bullet train--reminds me of a dolphin


Nikko is well-known for it's shrines, waterfalls, a pretty lake and fall foliage (we were about 3 weeks too early). The weather was great and we walked for hours.

The best part was spending the day with our son Adam and his girlfriend Dana, who are in Japan until Oct. 2. They spent their time so far in Tokyo while we were away in Shikoku and are now traveling to other cities. We'll meet up with them again in Kyoto in a couple of days.

Dana, Adam and us at Lake Chuzenji



I just loved the way these trees were shaped

Kegon Falls

Shinkyo sacred bridge


P.S. You can click on the pictures to see a larger version.

2 comments:

  1. (Paul)
    We are so enjoying looking at the pictures and reading your comments. Especially enjoyed looking at the great food, but, Bunz, you forgot to tell us how the crab tasted! Did you eat all of them?
    Mom and I took that same bullet train at 160 mph 25 years ago. How come they're still so slow?

    Keep updating your wonderful blog.

    Dad

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  2. Loved the trees, waterfall, and sacred bridge. Gallery-quality photographs. Nice picture of Dana and you in your Oct. 3 report. Such beauty! By Miles?

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