Still I wanted to check out the koinobori in Takatsuki. See they had 1000 strung across the Akutagawa (Akuta river), now when would you ever see something that fabulous?!
So, we got out and about early and it was drizzly and cold but we found the place and it was still impressive.
Apparently this area is well known to the locals for the cherry blossoms too.
We'll definitely have to come back next cherry blossom season.
I shot a little video of the koinobori and I touched up the exposure of the photos and video because it was a little dark.
Oh, and you know, when we reached home, the sun came out (boo!) Still, we were happy we got to check this out.
Hope you all have a great week!
Wow, that must be unreal to see in person.
ReplyDeleteI saw those on the flickr blog too! What a really neat event to check out.
ReplyDeletetoo bad we didn't have better weather at the time Jalna, I'm pretty sure it would be a better shot.
ReplyDeletedefinitely neat to see Rowena.
Take care you two.
Kat
That does look impressive, even if the weather was a bit bleak:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tania :)
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat
That event looks so cool. I might check it out next year. I went to Osaka and Hiroshima during Golden Week and the weather was perfect, sunny and hot and not humid. Went to Miyajima shrine too but it was under maintenance. boo!
ReplyDeleteI like the fish. Despite weather, still sounds like you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteThe koinobori always look best against a blue background on a perfect May Day :)
ReplyDeletethat is too bad about Miyajima, Ben, hope you can catch these fish next year!
ReplyDeletethanks Paz, it was a nice day despite the weather.
thanks JA!
Take care everyone.
Kat
Hi Kat - I miss seeing all the Boy's Day stuff like when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteyeah they are kind of scarce in Hawaii too Kirk!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
That is so cool. How fun to go see it in person. ;-)
ReplyDeleteindeed Deb!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat