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Sketch of an ancient Japanese torii gate standing in the bay

Miyajima – A Day Trip Exploring One Of Japan’s Most Scenic Islands

August 20, 2018

Itsukushima (aka Miyajima, which translates to ‘the shrine island’), is a small, romantic island in Hiroshima Bay. It is known for its magnificent torii gate, an 800-year old monument standing in the middle of the bay, appearing to float on the waves. Miyajima has a lovely small town which is perfect for exploring, a World … More Miyajima – A Day Trip Exploring One Of Japan’s Most Scenic Islands

Sketch of Fushimi Inari torii gates in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari, Kyoto’s wonderful torii gate mountain

January 27, 2018

Near the top of the mountain, we walked into a perfect view of Fushimi Inari’s torii gates. We turned a corner, and there it was waiting for us, with no tourists or anything. A long tunnel of vermillion was being illuminated by a perfectly angled sun, turning every gate a different shade of bright orange, … More Fushimi Inari, Kyoto’s wonderful torii gate mountain