Kawasaki/Tokyo Japan

I spent my first days of this trip in Kawasaki. However, I didn't take photographs as we had limited amounts of film to use. Sorry.

DAY ONE (TOKYO)

Our first day of travels in Tokyo took us on an unexpected 8-mile hike (mostly on hills) in 4 hours! We began our walk from the Hotel New Otani and had coffee at Starbucks near the Akasaka Station. From there were walked just a few blocks to the Hei (Shinto) Shrine. ... (more)

Hei Shrine
The Hei Shrine is one of many Shinto shrines in Japan. The Shinto religion...

Hei Shrine and Environs
Japan is an intertwining of ancient and modern. When you enter shrine...

American Embassy
This is the American Embassy located in Tokyo. Notice the security at the...

Imperial Palace
As the Imperial Palace is only open to the public two days of the year...

Torii (gates) of Meiji-jingu
This srine was built in 1920 in honor of Emperor Meiji and his wife, who were...

Meiji-jingu Surroundings
The building in front is the shrine. Meiji-jingu is the largest shrine...

Meiji-jingu Shrine
This is taken from inside the shrine building itself at Meiji-jingu.

Tea House at Meiji-jingu-neien
The gardens cost 500 Yen (US$5.00) to enter, but it was worthwhile...

Lilly pond at Meiji-jingu-neien
The lillies on the shrine grounds were in bloom while we were there in June....

article published 06/12/2001

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