Kyushu Japan May 2017
Updated: Nov 17, 2024
It started with plans to attend the Japanese Triode Meeting being held in Kyushu, the southern-most Japanese island. Then John was scheduled to give a talk the following weekend, which gave us a week to explore the island.
First the audio show. The Japanese are incredible artisans, making components from wood and ceramics. The event featured impressive sound systems and interesting people from many countries—and the highlight -- it was held in a beautiful temple with spectacular grounds. John and I woke early every day and did a sunrise explore. My camera was clicking overtime. (click on the photos to view full size)
The temple garden Temple grounds Setting up They love these huge Western theater speakers Sound system at pottery studio Wooden turntables Our morning walk Cypress woods The Event
We spent the following week visiting Ryoken on Kyushu. We used a travel agent who found idyllic locations. We cut back some of the touring we had planned to spend more time at each location – a first for us. Each Ryoken stay included a traditional set breakfast and dinner which were a delight to the eyes as well as the palette.
Mount Yufuin view from our outside area Outside bath at Ryoken Yadoya Dinner Appetizer at Yodaya Dressed for dinner Each course was a work of art_ Ryokan Yamamizuki bath Temple celebrating Cypress Trees Graveyard stroll Morning walk Grounds on our Ryoken New rice being planted So green everywhere Grounds at Seiryuan in Akizuki Bath at Seiryuan Ryoken Rakes at temple Walk in Yufuin Temple stroll
As always, there were so many picturesque details in Japan. Everywhere you look there’s an image to capture.
Akizuki building Roadside shrine Kyushu scenery Buddah Fukuoka Sake factory Fly fishing Temple stairs Temple bird Roadside flowers Temple grounds Kurokawa sign Pot in garden Dragon fountain Temple grounds Manhole cover Takeo detain Hair Salon Fukuoka temple mid-town
John gave a very successful presentation and on our last night we ate dinner at Chikae a famous restaurant I jokingly called the aquarium. So many live fish! The Japanese take the concept of fresh fish very seriously.
We fell in love with Kyushu. It was so green and the sound of bubbling brooks was omnipresent. After the LA drought, the abundant greenery was soothing for the eyes and soul. Definitely a great trip!
