Choin-in Temple Entrance Gate, largest in Japan, Kyoto

Kyomizu-dera entrance gate, Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

Toudaiji Temple, Nara

Horyuji Temple Complex, near Nara

Gojuto Pagoda, Asakasa, Tokyo

Tallest Pagoda in Nara, and one of the oldest in Japan.

Pagoda, Toshogu Shrine, Nikko

Sakurajima Volcano, Kagoshima, Southern Kyushu

Hot Spring "Hells" in Beppu, Kyushu. Close to 100deg Celsius

Hiroshima from Miyajima Island

Hiroshima-jo - was some distance from the Atomic bomb blast, and was not seriously damaged.

Kumamoto-jo, Kyushu

Kumamoto-jo - A dark black castle in the centre of Kumamoto, Kyushu

Himeiji-jo - Known as the "Heron" castle due to its white colour.

Himeiji-jo - standing at the outermost gate.

Himeiji-Jo - One of the few remaining authentic castles in Japan. About 2 hrs from Kyoto/Osaka.