A JOURNAL OF
JOURNEY TO THE WEST
a Photo Journal by Zulnio Rizqy November 2017
Romon Gate, the Fushimi Inari shrine’s entrance
The Fushimi Inari shrine’s main hall (honden) where visitors should pay respect to the resident deity by making a small offering
The entrance to the torii gate-covered hiking trail
The torii gates are donations by individuals and companies, the donator’s name and the date of the donation inscribed on the back of each gate
Senbon Torii (“thousands of torii gates�)
Candles blazing on an altar as offerings
Kyoto seen from the lookout point halfway to the top of Mt. Inari
Brilliant autumn red of momiji, the Japanese maple
Vermilion three storied pagoda around the entrance of Kiyomizudera
Nio-mon gate of Kiyomizudera
People drink and wash hands with holy water in front of Kiyomiz
zudera temple
Tourists dressing up in traditional Kimono
Ladies in kimono
Wooden buildings and traditional merchant shops in Higashiyama district invoke a feeling of the old capital city
Higashiyama old town street
Tourists walk on street around Kiyomizudera Temple
When the sun goes down
Yasaka Pagoda at sunset
Kyoto tower during the day or night
Kendo practice aroung Kiyomizudera
Jinrikisha, wheeled vehicle that carries one or two persons, pulled by a human
The walking paths that cut through the bamboo groves
Arashiyama’s famous bamboo groves
View from the top and footrest outpost of Arashiyama
Autumn color of Arashiyama’s forested mountains and along the Katsura River
Traditional tourist boat passing Katsura river Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama’s most iconic landmark over the Katsura River
Vintage racing car strolling around the city
The iconic Osaka Castle
View of Osaka’s autumn from the top of the castle
Sparkling clean water shimmering down fountain making rainbow
Todaiji, historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara
Inside of the Nandaimon gate is a ginormous statue watching your every move. The statue represents the Nio Guardian King
Deer in front of the Nandaimon gate
Some deers are freely roaming around in both park and temples
Wedding ceremony at Hokoku shrine
Night view of famous Glico Man and other signs in Dotonbori
Tombori river cruise with the yellow ferris wheel Don Quijote
Welcome to Dotonbori!
Busy Dotonbori street at night
Shinsaibashi Arcade, the premier shopping area in Osaka
Series N700 Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen SAKURA
The Dome from across Motoyasu River
A-Bomb Dome, one of the few buildings to remain standing when the bomb exploded
Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park
Japanese highschool students taking group shot with the backdrop of the Atomic Bomb Dome
Memorial Tower to the Mobilized Students
Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park
Okonomi-mura, a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki food theme park where a lot of okonomiyaki restaurants are gathered
Hondori and Aioi Street, bustling downtown area of Hiroshima lined with shops and restaurants
Elementary school students crossing the road
Kid
ds queuing up for the train
The popular japanese spitz and shiba inu
Miyajima JR ferry sailing across Onoseto strait
Wild deer on Miyajima Island that have become accustomed to people
Itsukushima Shrine at high tide
Sunset of the famous floating Torii of Miyajima island
Hiroshima’s sweet momiji manju
Hiroshima’s famous delicious locally grown oysters
The streetcar “Hiroden� is the main transportation in Hiroshima-city
Autumn spots in Fukuoka
The yellow ginkgo trees along the main street of Hakata
A large stone torii gate stands over a street leading to Dazaifu Tenman-gu
Main hall (honden) with the legendary flying plum tree on the right
A bridge and autumn color in Dazaifu Tenman-gu area
Wedding at Munakata-taisha Grand Shrine
A traditional Japanese home
Romantic winter illumination in JR Hakata Station
The core commercial facility located in JR Hakata Station
Girls taking selfie with the illumination in background
Canal City dancing fountains at night
Main road at Nakasu District
Toyota Crown Comfort, the most popular car for taxi fleet in Japan
A walk through the Nakasu red light district
Fukuoka cityscape along the Naka river
Nakasu yatai food stands
When night falls, the riverbanks come alive with the yatai
Street performers drawing attention of pedestrians
Kyushu Shinkansen 800 series Shin-Minamata
It’s time to come home
A JOURNAL OF
JOURNEY TO THE WEST