Our hosts greet us at the airport.
Day one starts with a tour of Nagoya Castle.
The Joneses and their hostess pose at the castle.
Carol poses with a Ninja Warrior.
The Peiffers do likewise.
Our group poses in front of Nagoya Castle.
Touring the museum inside the Castle.
R. Jones demonstrates pulling stones for the castle walls.
A replica of the Nagoya dolphin which is standing on the castle roof.
School children tour the castle in uniforms & masks.
There was a chrysanthemum show at the castle.
One of many elaborate flower displays.
Next on the agenda: a welcome picnic......
where a variety of local dishes were served and .....
enjoyed by all including the Meises.
A selection of Japanese music entertained us during lunch.....
including a performance by these drummers.
All the ladies tried on a kimono.
Fore & aft washing! These were the toilets in many homes & hotels.
Later we toured the Toyota museum; note the 1911 textile loom in the background.
The fall weather and autumn leaves were beautiful.
Our extension tour inculded a visit to the Shinto gate in Kyoto.
We were fortunate to see geisha girls in Kyoto.
The Temple of the Golden Pavilion at Kyoto.
A rare & beautiful clear view of Mt. Fuji.
