After handing in my alien registration forms at city hall, i took off from the group to visit some of the beautiful temples that Nagasaki had to offer.
Ugh... so many stairs. I took some panoramic shots from the top: one, and two.
At the very top of the temple, through the back, and up plenty more stairs, i had reached the temples shrine:
At the shrine, you can write a wish on a little piece of wood, dump it into the bucket, and gingle the bell and your wish should come true. I didn't wish for anything at this time...
This temple was pretty big. Panorama one and two..
The city view was pretty neat from the doors of the temple:
It took another Panoramic on my way down.
As i continued wandering about the land i can across a pretty busy shopping district which i combed for game shops:
I did find a massive map of the heart of Nagasaki prefecture for $8 which i tacked on my wall in the dorm.
I came across another shrine with a little Panda picnic set:
There's a whole row of Temples that go along the river in nagasaki.. Panaromics one, two, three, and four.
I found a pretty kickass shirt, in town:
And then i came back to the temples:
I came the end of the row of temples.. with Sukufugi temple:
Panoramic one and two. This temple is so photogenic.. It boasted several beautiful shrines inside:
I sat down inside for a while and observed my surroundings. The Cicadas chirping, and those annoying birds yulping.. I was also tired from walking around, and there was a fan.
After a much needed rest i visited a shrine across the street, which was pretty modern. Here's another shot. It also had some stray cats that didn't appreciate being poked with sticks and things.
I was pretty much down-downtown so i went along the strip looking at various shops. I found a cigarette store, so my continuing journey to find Death cigarettes ensued.. and failed. I did find Ecstacy cigarettes.. Along with Cigarettes of Peace and Hope.
I found myself on the way to china town:
China town served PLENTY of champon. Champon is one of the signature dishes of Nagasaki. It's quite good too ^_^.
The final picture of the evening came from a department store across the street from Chinatown:
Slogan: "Buy Things or Fukuya".