Below are some photos from my trip to Japan, an amazing country and highly recommended to visit in every way. The culture, the architecture, the gastronomy… It’s almost like traveling to another planet :)
Torii over the water of Miyajima (or Itsukushima) island, Hiroshima prefecture. When the tide rises, the torii is completely in the water, as is the sanctuary of which it is a part.
Osaka Castle. It dates back to 1583 and is surrounded by two moats. Between 614-1615 a siege took place, the final point of the Sengoku Wars in Japan. In the summer of 1615, the castle was taken after intense fighting and the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate was consolidated, which marked the end of feudal struggles in Japan.
Himeji Castle, Himeji. Also known as “The White Heron”. Dating back to 1346, it is one of the oldest buildings in Japan. Unlike Osaka Castle, it never suffered sieges or attacks, which is why it is preserved in perfect condition. During World War II, during the bombing of Japan by the Allies, a bomb fell on its main tower, but did not explode.
Dotombori neighborhood in Osaka, and one of its most photographed points, the Glico panel, a Japanese multinational candy store.
This gigantic 20-meter-high Unicorn Gundam can be seen on Odaiba Island in Tokyo. From time to time, it changes its posture and colors (actually, only the head and some pieces of the chest).
The Dotombori neighborhood is possibly the most touristy in all of Osaka, with many food stalls, souvenir shops, etc. As expected, it is very busy, especially in the afternoon, when the shops start to open.
The island of Odaiba, in Tokyo, is an artificial island created in the 19th century with the aim of defending the city and several cannon batteries were installed there. However, it is currently a commercial area with shops and hotels. In this photo you can see the Rainbow Bridge and the driverless monorail that connects the island to the city.
And finally, a view of Tokyo from the Tokyo Skytree, a 600-meter-high communications tower from which you can appreciate the immensity of the city. Standing out in the red photograph is the Tokyo Tower, one of the icons of the city.