Japan 2017

I went on a short holiday with colleagues in Japan from Friday 29th September 2017 to Wednesday 4th October, after attending the CFMIP meeting in Tokyo.

Images are © Jonathan Gregory and friends 2017.

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Tokyo, Friday 29th
Paulo and I went sightseeing in the city for the day, before meeting Angie and Rob for the train to Kyoto.

Sensoji Temple

Views from the Skytree at 450 m

Hama Rikyu Gardens

Kyoto, Saturday 30th

Gateway to the Inari Shrine

Path up the hill to the shrine, overarched all the way by torii

A street in Fushimi near the entrance

In Eikando Zenriji Temple grounds

In Honen-in Temple grounds

Philosopher's path to Nanzen-ji Temple

Nanzen-ji Template gateway

Matsumoto, Sunday 1st
Paulo, Angie, Rob, Mark and I travelled from Kyoto to Matsumoto, whence Mark returned to Tokyo and the rest of us continued to Norikura.

Matsumoto Castle

The onsen of our guesthouse at Norikura Kogen (Angie's photo)

Mount Norikura, Monday 2nd
We walked most of the way up Mount Norikura, the third highest volcano in Japan, to see the countryside and especially the autumn colours. We didn't go to the top because the weather was poor.