Geigi

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Niigata, Niigata, Japan
     We enter the “Venice of Japan” coined so because of canals built in city’s core.  Extremely important port town- first to foreign trade.  Sato Island on outskirts once provided 10 % of earth’s gold.  Meet guide at Shinano river- largest in Japan.  Brutal winters here-7-8 ft of snow plus severe wind chill.  Our day is warm and sunny…..
     We travel along Flower Street and have a chance encounter with a Geigi, a Geisha- we are entranced by her beauty and friendly manner.  Nearby is Heaven and Hell alley, named derived from its location between a prison and a popular tea house.
    Another shrine, entrance outfitted with two huge, dog statues.  One open mouthed, the other shut- symbolizing beginning/end, birth/death.  Charles moves the first to face outward assuring him of a long life.   I send a paper angel down the river with my hopes and dreams written on it.
We end at te Saito Villa , a wealthy merchant’s home, I am so impressed with the home’s simplicity and beautiul garden.  
*Blowfish hanging outside restaurant signifies they have permit to serve.  One drop from its poisonous liver a kill many people- would you tryit???
A:  Apples
Q; what are the 3 trees revered , which promise good fortune?
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pamela defranco
2023-10-17

Wow!! absolutely beautiful and wondrous! Thanks for sharing your adventures. Say hi to Charles. Enjoy

Annie
2023-10-17

I always appreciated the clean lines and simplicity of the Japanese decor. Their gardens and floral arrangements are very beautiful. I hope that your paper angel brings your hopes and dreams to reality...

Judy
2023-10-18

Favorite pictures so far! Seems to capture the beauty and traditions of Japan. Was blow fish on the menu?

Anna
2023-10-18

The garden is spectacular! Being there in that garden must have been a special moment for you. Is there a fig tree?:) Maybe you need to send them a cutting!! Continue to enjoy.

Lidia
2023-10-18

What a beautiful and magical place…

Stephen
2023-10-21

Looks like an another amazing trip. Not sure about the three trees but will guess Bonzai.

2025-02-10

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