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Kyoto Imperial Palace (1)

On our next day in Japan we took the train from Osaka to Kyoto, a short ride. The next several Our World Tuesday posts will be dedicated to Kyoto, possibly the most beautiful city I've ever seen. I'll start with the Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所), which  remains an active palace for the Emperor of Japan.

Visitors are able to tour the palace grounds and it's worth the effort.

This is a view of the Carriage House.

I'll continue with more photos next week (I don't like long posts).

Trees, Dogs, & Shadows

Taken at the nearby Fox Run Park last weekend, you can see my two little dogs in this first shot if you look carefully. They love to go somewhere, and are so excited to get in the car with me!

This one's simply got lovely trees and shadows.

Shadow Shot Sunday

Fox Run Park Trees

I went to the local Fox Run Park over the weekend hoping to see a little fall color. It was too early, but I did see some beautiful Skywatch Friday trees.

Koko-en Garden, Himeji

Next to Himeji Castle is a traditional Japanese garden, the Koko-en Garden (好古園). If you're there it's certainly worth the time.

As you'd expect it's beautiful, with waterfalls and shady trees.

Of course there are ponds.

There are a couple of indoor spaces too. There's something magical about wandering through a traditional garden like this in Japan.

After this we headed back to the bullet train, and finished the route to Osaka where we stayed for a couple of days. Lots more photos to come - I hope you're not bored with my vacation shots yet!

Our World Tuesday

Cambridge 1979 (2)

Himeji Castle Roof

For this week's Skywatch Friday post, here's a close-up of Himeji Castle's roof. Notice the impressive detail in every aspect of this amazing place, and the more modern lightning rod to keep it safe!