Friday November 29, 2013 continued...
According to Alexandra's Google Maps calculations, on this day we walked at least 10 kilometres, from our accommodation, through the the Peace Memorial Garden, the Hiroshima Castle, the Shukkeien Garden, around town at night and home again.
Irresistible Momiji leaves in the sunlight.
Hiroshima Castle Gate.
Now here is something we did not expect to see... An atom bombed Australian Eucalyptus tree just 740 metres from the hypocenter.
All propped up and thriving... It wouldn't get this type of love and attention back home...
And something else we didn't expect...
The kimono boogaloo...
Destroyed by the A-Bomb in 1945 and reconstructed with a concrete frame in the1950s, Hiroshima Castle Tower is impressive... but only on the outside. The interior was decidedly underwhelming. Still, for a few thousand Yen the view from the top is worthwhile.
Especially on such a stunningly clear day.
Samurai helmet with the distinctive Buddhist insignia.
The brochure says "Beautiful Shukkeien Garden" and the brochure was not wrong. Started in 1620 by a Master of Tea, it was destroyed by the atomic bomb but restored to it's original condition.
A nice day for a traditional wedding.
A picture post-card wedding...
Moss garden
Lantern.
Takuei Pond and tea house
Rainbow Bridge
Yuyu-tei, a pavilion by the pond.
Koi feeding frenzy.
Don't know exactly what type of plant is inside but evidently, it is all wrapped up in readiness for the snow. Has a Dr Seuss feel don't you think?
This is a typical Japanese outdoor shopping arcade. After the garden we went looking for food.
Specifically, Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki.
This is the same type of meal that our Bethel friends prepared for us the week before.
Spring Onion Okinomikiyaki
Okonomiyaki with cabbage and oysters on top. Best oysters I have ever eaten...
Oyshe!
Hiroshima's Peace Boulevard has a light show during winter called "Dreamination" that is a draw card for families and it turns out, wedding couples...
"Will you marry me?"
A night shot of one of the many rivers...
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