So here is the thing. I think Mt. Fuji is a myth! While in Japan, there were 4 separate occasions during which we were supposed to have a superb view on that massive landmark – but I never saw it. This image here took a bit of preparation; we planned out the day with the …
New Photo: The Island of Itsukushima
Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, has been the single most beautiful place I have seen to date. Sitting just off the coast to Hiroshima, the place is an absolute tourist attraction – granted – but once the sun lowers and the tourist boats leave the harbour, the little village on the island becomes a peace-haven. …
New Photo: Eternal View in Yamadera
On the top of Yamadera temple in Japan, one can find this very famous scene. Apparently, the little house that you see there is actually a grave – a grave for the person that founded that temple in the first place. There are worst spots to be laid to rest I’d say.
New Photo: Another Temple, Another 1000 Stairs
This is one of the many temples in Miyajima, an Island just next to Hiroshima. I did not actually climb up these stairs as I was on my way down from another section of the mountains, but come on … if these stairs don’t lead to a temple, then I don’t know where they could …
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New Photo: Reward for 1000 Stairs
This is the very top of the roughly 1000 stairs leading to Yamadera temple in Japan. I would love to pretend that getting there was no problem at all, but lets just say I had to sit down for a minute or 10. -Phill