Atago shrine

Atago shrine (21 Feb 2020) Established on Atago hill in Minato city. Atago hill (23 m high sea level; natural highest place at 23 Tokyo metropolitan city) Red Torii gate in front of “steps to success “ Actute main steps (male steps left side) Gentle slope (female steps right side) From the top of slopes Japanese apricot; the famous legend of Shogunate and young samurai Continue reading Atago shrine

Training course for English guide

Tokyo-Narita-Tokyo  (Feb 15-16 2020) I attended a training course for an English guide. This is a five-day training course. Firstly, I had a lecture at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center. Then we moved to Narita airport for practical training. On Sunday, the course for visiting the most popular places, start form Meiji shrine. Then go to Tokyo Tower. Then to visit Sensouji, Asakusa. Continue reading Training course for English guide

Zojyouji, Kyu Shibarikyu and Hamarikyu garden

Zojyouji, Kyu Shibarikyu and Hamarikyu garden (Jan 20 2020) Start from Zojyouji temple Zojyouji temple main building and Tokyo tower From Sangedatsumon (three spirutual gate) to street outside Shiba Toshogu Shrine Kyu Shiba Rikyu garden Pine with Snow hanging Pond and skyscrapers A couple taking photo for wedding Then visit KYu Hama-rikyu garden Tea house of hawk Taka no ocyaya Gardener caring pine tree Continue reading Zojyouji, Kyu Shibarikyu and Hamarikyu garden