Japan

January 25th to February 17th, 2013

published at 17. February 2013

My first trip was from January 25th to February 17th. At the beginning and end of the vacation, we traveled around Ōsaka and its surroundings. In between, we went from Ōsaka to Kyōto, followed by a visit to the deer in Nara and ended with a trip to Toyota and its surroundings.

Ōsaka Aquarium

January 27th

 

Ōsaka Port

January 27th

 

Kouja-san

January 31st

 

Ōsaka Castle

February 2nd and 14th

After enjoying it so much on the first day, we visited the castle again at the end of our trip and admired it during sunset.

 

Shitennoji Tempel

Ōsaka, February 3rd

At first you search for it, and then it's just there - right in the middle of the city.

 

Nishi-Honganji Tempel

Kyoto, February 4th

A large temple, visited on a cold and wet day.

 

Toji Temple

Kyoto, Februar 4th

Probably a very beautiful place, but unfortunately the weather was pretty bad...

 

Nijo Castle

Kyoto, February 5th

An impressive castle in the middle of the city.

 

Shinsen-en Garden

Kyoto, February 5th

A tiny garden inthe midst of a huge city.

 

Hōryūji Temple

Kyoto, February 6th

An impressive complex, especially when a "horde" of Japanese students stormed the place: despite the huge number, it was still possible to move around freely - you just couldn't cross their path...

 

Tōdaiji Temple

Nara, February 7th

One deer, two deer, deer everywhere!

Also known for the largest indoor Buddha statue.

 

Okazaki Castle

Aichi-ken, February 8th

Nice weather, but a freezing wind...

 

Inuyama Castle

Aichi-ken, February 10th

And the first signs of spring started to show!

 

Nambda and Amerika-mura

Ōsaka

The two major shopping streets of Ōsaka.

 

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