I took a few days off to ride to southern japan, ran into Tropical Cyclone (Typhoon) that decided to do a U-Turn from China back to Japan. I spent two days in hotel, slept behind convenient stores and on the toll roads (rest area). It was fun!! Here are some photos.
saw this on the way south.
Himeji Castle, World Heritage
Fushimi-Inari Taisha in Kyoto. Over 10000 of these torii gates on this hill.
Kinkakuji, Kyoto (Golden Pavillion)
Kasuga Taisha, Nara (29 km. south of kyoto). There are over 3000 lanterns.
Too late to find motel. Convenient store parking lot will sleep!!!
World Famous Rock Garden in Kyoto
Todaiji Temple in Nara
At Todaiji
Matsumoto, 70 km west of tokyo
seeking shelter, typhoon is chasing us from the south.
Typical Japanese terrain, Mountain.
Nikko National Treasure/World Heritage.
Kids on school trip (elementary).
Toll Booth (one of many). If you must go fast, expressway is the only way to go but costly.
Yours truly having a can of hot coffee and pardon me for bright clothing. I do not want to be ran over.
Matsumoto, Kyoto, Hemeji and Nara Japan
Moderator: Moderators
Matsumoto, Kyoto, Hemeji and Nara Japan
Last edited by gaijin on Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:23 am, edited 2 times in total.
2002 R1150R (Lifer # 590)
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
Re: Kyoto Japan
Gaijin,
Great photos. Thanks for the glimpse into your culture.. and I think that must have been a touring PITA representative on that Harley.
Great photos. Thanks for the glimpse into your culture.. and I think that must have been a touring PITA representative on that Harley.
Re: Kyoto Japan
Bravissimo!
Thank you.
(No wonder you stay so thin!)
Thank you.
(No wonder you stay so thin!)
Freedom is dangerous. Those in power that steal freedom are more dangerous.
Re: Kyoto Japan
Nice report. I wish we could get fairings like that for our RRs over on this side of the pond.
I don't get caught in the rain, I ride in it on purpose.
-
- Lifer
- Posts: 373
- Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:55 pm
Re: Kyoto Japan
Very cool pics & great report.
That fairing looks a little like mine;
Where are you from?
I'm going through Narita next Friday/Saturday on the way to Shanghai.
From Shanghai to Suzhou for work.
First weekend off we're going to Beijing.
Any of those places near you?
DLS
That fairing looks a little like mine;
Where are you from?
I'm going through Narita next Friday/Saturday on the way to Shanghai.
From Shanghai to Suzhou for work.
First weekend off we're going to Beijing.
Any of those places near you?
DLS
Re: Kyoto Japan
Daryl,
Those places located approximately 950 kms. from my location. I live about 400 miles north of tokyo.
sam
Those places located approximately 950 kms. from my location. I live about 400 miles north of tokyo.
sam
Daryl_stamp wrote:Very cool pics & great report.
That fairing looks a little like mine;
Where are you from?
I'm going through Narita next Friday/Saturday on the way to Shanghai.
From Shanghai to Suzhou for work.
First weekend off we're going to Beijing.
Any of those places near you?
DLS
2002 R1150R (Lifer # 590)
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
Re: Kyoto Japan
Great photos
Can you explain the first photo of the bike with all the animals on it??
Were they decorations, alive pets, or killed wildlife.??
cheers arbee
Can you explain the first photo of the bike with all the animals on it??
Were they decorations, alive pets, or killed wildlife.??
cheers arbee
Re: Kyoto Japan
I met this older japanese guy; the wild pig was his trophy from hunting and he wanted to show-off to others to see.
Arbee wrote:Great photos
Can you explain the first photo of the bike with all the animals on it??
Were they decorations, alive pets, or killed wildlife.??
cheers arbee
2002 R1150R (Lifer # 590)
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
1999 1200 Sportster Sport
IBA#33025
-
- Quadruple Lifer
- Posts: 3644
- Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:37 pm
- Location: Baton Rouge, LA.....aproaching retirement
Re: Kyoto Japan
Ahhhh....great pics....bring tears to my eyes as I was fortunate to visit and partake of the culture during my tenure in Tokyo. Lots of things to see/do and a very interesting culture once you understand it.
I stayed in Nishi-Funabashi in Chiba prefecture....I'll have to post some pics.
BTW and not to offend anyone, my ride was an 02 Atlanta Blue R1150R....the fastest color....
I stayed in Nishi-Funabashi in Chiba prefecture....I'll have to post some pics.
BTW and not to offend anyone, my ride was an 02 Atlanta Blue R1150R....the fastest color....
Member #312
06 Suzuki Burgman 650 "state of flux"
79 CBX
06 Suzuki Burgman 650 "state of flux"
79 CBX