Arriving in Osaka Port
Photo from the helipad of our cruise ship as we dock in Osaka, Japan
We were invited to the helipad of our cruise ship as we dock in Osaka, Japan
We were invited to the helipad of our cruise ship as we dock in Osaka, Japan
Japanese Taiko Drums or “Kumi-daiko” greeting us at Osaka harbor
Japanese Taiko Drums or “Kumi-daiko” greeting us at Osaka harbor
Not sure what this boat is used for?
Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha)
Todaiji ("Great Eastern Temple") is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved away from Nara in 784 to lower the temple's influence on government affairs.
Todaiji Temple (Tōdai-ji Kon-dō), the Great Buddha, at Nara
Todaiji Temple (Tōdai-ji Kon-dō), the Great Buddha, at Nara
Todaiji Temple (Tōdai-ji Kon-dō), the Great Buddha, at Nara
Susan feeding one of the famous Nara deer
The “famous” deer at Tōdai-ji Kon-dō - always looking for a treat. Deer either taught people to bow or the other way around.
Todaiji Temple - the Great South Gate
Todaiji Temple - the Great South Gate
The “famous” deer at Tōdai-ji Kon-dō - they are everywher and always looking for a treat.
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) - his open hand alone is as tall as a human being
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) with detail of the statue’s background
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) - his open hand alone is as tall as a human being
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) - his open hand alone is as tall as a human being
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) - his open hand alone is as tall as a human being
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
Komoku-ten, the Guardian King of the South, holding a writing brush and scroll symbolizing the copying of sutras.
Komoku-ten, the Guardian King of the South, holding a writing brush and scroll symbolizing the copying of sutras.
On the left is the head of Zōchōten (Sk. Virudhakai), dating from the Edo period in the 18th century. Ont he right is the head of Jikokuten (Sk. Dhrtarastrai), dating from the Edo period in the 18th century.
Large model of the temple and grounds
Large model of the temple and grounds
Large model of the temple and grounds
Misshaku, or Misshaku-rikishi, one of the Ni-ō (“Two Kings”) who guard the Tōdai Temple
Misshaku, or Misshaku-rikishi, one of the Ni-ō (“Two Kings”) who guard the Tōdai Temple
Misshaku, or Misshaku-rikishi, one of the Ni-ō (“Two Kings”) who guard the Tōdai Temple
Misshaku, or Misshaku-rikishi, one of the Ni-ō (“Two Kings”) who guard the Tōdai Temple
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
A Bodhisattva, a servant of the main Buddha. There is one of these statues on either side of the Daibutsu.
Dotonbori Food District
It has been said that the people of Osaka spend more on food than on anything else, and the term "kuidaore" ("eat until you drop") is used to describe the food culture here.
Dotonbori food district scene
Giant mascot in the Dotonbori food district.
Box lunch in the Dotonbori food district.
Strange foods in the Dotonbori food district.
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Dotonbori food district scene
Giant mascot in the Dotonbori food district.
