Month: April 2019
Sakaiminato and a visit to Matsue Castle, April 19, 2019
The 19th of April found us in Sakaiminato. We were scheduled to take a tour that day that included a canal cruise and visit to Matsue Castle. My back was achy and I decided to stay on the ship and give it a rest. So, I am relating what JoAnn told me about the day […]
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Tokyo Station Hotel, April 2019
About a year ago, when we decided to travel to Japan, we started looking for a nice hotel in Tokyo. We planned on staying three days in the city before boarding the Azamara Quest. Ultimately, after looking at a variety of places, we decided to stay at the Tokyo Station Hotel. It is located in […]
MoreA Visit to the Meiji Shrine, April 13, 2019
The day began with the sunlight and warmer temperatures. 9:30 am again found Izumi waiting patiently for us. Today we are starting at the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife, the Empress Shoken. Completed in 1921, it is an fine example of Shinto architecture. The current building was reconstructed after the […]
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