Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 5, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Ginza is located near the start of the Tokaido, well within Tokyo's metropolitan area. It is between Nihombashi, the beginning of the Old Road, and Shinagawa, the First Station and the location of a barrier separating old Edo from the rest of Japan. You can read more about my visit to Ginza in my Logbook.
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Showing posts with label Words and Pictures. Show all posts
Words-and-Pictures: Sengakuji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 5, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Sengakuji is near Shinagawa in Tokyo. Shinagawa is the site of the exit barrier, which is Station #1 on the Old Tokaido Highway (I saw that the next day). You can read more about my visit to Sengakuji in my Logbook.
Sengakuji is near Shinagawa in Tokyo. Shinagawa is the site of the exit barrier, which is Station #1 on the Old Tokaido Highway (I saw that the next day). You can read more about my visit to Sengakuji in my Logbook.
Words and Pictures: Honsenji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 6, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This lovely Buddhist temple is between Shinagawa in Tokyo Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, which are Stations #1 and 2 respectively (from Nihombashi in Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Honsenji in my Logbook.
I visited Honsenji again in the summer of 2004 as part of a pilgrimage to the Edo Roku-jizo (Six Jizos of Edo). An account of this will someday be posted elsewhere on The Temple Guy.
This lovely Buddhist temple is between Shinagawa in Tokyo Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, which are Stations #1 and 2 respectively (from Nihombashi in Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Honsenji in my Logbook.
I visited Honsenji again in the summer of 2004 as part of a pilgrimage to the Edo Roku-jizo (Six Jizos of Edo). An account of this will someday be posted elsewhere on The Temple Guy.
Words and Pictures: Suzugamori Execution Ground
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 6, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
The remains of the Execution Ground lie in a pleasant suburban area between Shinagawa in Tokyo Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, which are Stations #1 and 2 respectively (from Nihombashi in Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Suzugamori in my Logbook.
The remains of the Execution Ground lie in a pleasant suburban area between Shinagawa in Tokyo Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, which are Stations #1 and 2 respectively (from Nihombashi in Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Suzugamori in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Soujiji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 7, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This magnificent temple is situated between Kawasaki and Kanagawa (modern Yokohama) in Kanagawa Prefecture, which are Stations #2 and 3 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read more about my visit to Soujiji in my Logbook.
This magnificent temple is situated between Kawasaki and Kanagawa (modern Yokohama) in Kanagawa Prefecture, which are Stations #2 and 3 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read more about my visit to Soujiji in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Engakuji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 8, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Engakuji is located in Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kamakura is a sidetrip off of the Old Tokaido between Kanagawa (now Yokohama) and Hodogaya, Stations 3 and 4 (from Tokyo.) You can read about my visit to Engakuji in my Logbook for that day.
Engakuji is located in Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kamakura is a sidetrip off of the Old Tokaido between Kanagawa (now Yokohama) and Hodogaya, Stations 3 and 4 (from Tokyo.) You can read about my visit to Engakuji in my Logbook for that day.
Words-and-Pictures: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 8, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This Shinto shrine is in Kamakura, in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kamakura is a sidetrip off of the Old Tokaido between Kanagawa (now Yokohama) and Hodogaya, Stations 3 and 4 (from Tokyo.) You can read about my visit to Hachimangu in my Logbook.
This Shinto shrine is in Kamakura, in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kamakura is a sidetrip off of the Old Tokaido between Kanagawa (now Yokohama) and Hodogaya, Stations 3 and 4 (from Tokyo.) You can read about my visit to Hachimangu in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Yugyoji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 10, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Yugyoji is located in Fujisawa in Kanagawa Prefecture, which is Station #6 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Yugyoji in my Logbook.
Yugyoji is located in Fujisawa in Kanagawa Prefecture, which is Station #6 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Yugyoji in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Joshoji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 12, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Joshiji is in the city of Chigasaki, which lies between Fujisawa and Hiratsuka in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #6 and 7 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Joshiji in my Logbook.
Joshiji is in the city of Chigasaki, which lies between Fujisawa and Hiratsuka in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #6 and 7 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Joshiji in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Togakuin
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 13, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This modest temple is located between Oiso and Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #8 & 9 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my (disappointing) visit to Togakuin in my Logbook.
You may also view the six Jizo statues located on Togakuin's grounds.
This modest temple is located between Oiso and Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #8 & 9 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my (disappointing) visit to Togakuin in my Logbook.
You may also view the six Jizo statues located on Togakuin's grounds.
Words-and-Pictures: Six Jizo
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 13, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
These statues are found at Togakuin, located between Oiso and Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #8 & 9 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my (disappointing) visit to Togakuin in my Logbook.
A view of Togakuin itself can be seen here.
These statues are found at Togakuin, located between Oiso and Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #8 & 9 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my (disappointing) visit to Togakuin in my Logbook.
A view of Togakuin itself can be seen here.
Words-and-Pictures: Odawara Castle
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 13, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Odawara Castle is in the city of Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is Station #9 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to the castle in my Logbook.
Odawara Castle is in the city of Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is Station #9 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to the castle in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: The Ichirizuka at Hatajuku
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 14, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Hatajuku is on the ascent from Odawara to Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #9 and 10 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Hatajuku in my Logbook.
Hatajuku is on the ascent from Odawara to Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #9 and 10 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Hatajuku in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Sai-no-kawara
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 14, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This cemetery is on the shores of Lake Ashinoko at Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is near Station #10 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Sai-no-kawara in my Logbook.
This cemetery is on the shores of Lake Ashinoko at Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is near Station #10 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Sai-no-kawara in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Ishidatami
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 14, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This tribute to a rough road was written after the ascent from Odawara to Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #9 and 10 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my climb in my Logbook.
This tribute to a rough road was written after the ascent from Odawara to Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. These are Stations #9 and 10 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my climb in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Monuments on the Road to Mishima
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 15, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
These monuments are along the road descending from Hakone Pass into Shizuoka Prefecture. This connects Hakone and Mishima, which are Stations # 10 and 11 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my walk along this road in my Logbook.
These monuments are along the road descending from Hakone Pass into Shizuoka Prefecture. This connects Hakone and Mishima, which are Stations # 10 and 11 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my walk along this road in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Yamanaka Castle Ruins
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 15, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
The remains of Yamanaka Castle are located between Hakone and Mishima in Shizuoka Prefecture, which are Stations # 10 and 11 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to the castle in my Logbook.
The remains of Yamanaka Castle are located between Hakone and Mishima in Shizuoka Prefecture, which are Stations # 10 and 11 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to the castle in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Soukanji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 15, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This forlorn little temple is located next to the ruins of Yamanaka Castle between Hakone and Mishima in Shizuoka Prefecture, which are Stations #10 and 11 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my brief stop there in my Logbook.
This forlorn little temple is located next to the ruins of Yamanaka Castle between Hakone and Mishima in Shizuoka Prefecture, which are Stations #10 and 11 respectively (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my brief stop there in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Mishima Taisha
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 16, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
This major Shinto shrine, after which the city of Mishima was named, is in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is Station #11 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Mishima Taisha in my Logbook.
This major Shinto shrine, after which the city of Mishima was named, is in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is Station #11 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to Mishima Taisha in my Logbook.
Words-and-Pictures: Shouinji
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on September 17, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido.
Shouinji is in Hara in Shizuoka Prefecture, which is Station #13 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to the grave of Hakuin in my Logbook.
Shouinji is in Hara in Shizuoka Prefecture, which is Station #13 (from Tokyo) on the Old Tokaido Highway. You can read about my visit to the grave of Hakuin in my Logbook.