TOTORO and HARAJIRI FALLS - A Japanese Countryside Adventure
I spent a day exploring through the countryside of Southern Oita - specifically Saiki and Bungo-ono.
In Saiki, there is a bus stop called Totoro which has been decked out in to represent the famous Ghibli character. It is a functioning bus stop so if you wait long enough, a bus will come to pick you up (though, probably not the Catbus).
The other main site I set out to see this day was Harajiri Falls. This is a waterfall in Bungo Ono. It is nicknamed The Niagara of Japan which I personally don't agree with.
We finished off our countryside adventure with a walk across Utagenka Bridge and some firefly viewing.
Much love and happy travels
xo Meggie Kay
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Hey! I'm Meggie Kay! I'm a travel and lifestyle vlogger/blogger. I'm just a 20-something Canadian girl who loves to explore the world. But more than that, I'm a serial expat and who loves to share my travels and life in foreign countries. So far I've lived in the USA, Germany, Singapore, and New Zealand and currently living in Japan. Join in on the adventure!
My neighbor Totoro bus stop exhibit in Saiki Shi! #Gibli #Totoro #Anime
I haven't seen this anime yet but I wanted to see the bus stop! My friend from the JET Program who settled out here promised to bring me. I loved it. I wish I could have stayed over night!
Cat-Bus Stop from 'My Neighbor Totoro' @ Naoshima, Japan
It is written 'Cat-Bus comes anytime' !!
「猫バスいつでもくるよ」
My neighbor Totoro bus stop surrounding area #StudioGhibli #Beppu #Totorobusstop
This area is magical and has its own unique charm. Even though this isn't the forest based for the anime, it does share the same name of the stop.
Let's Paint Totoro Bus Stop 七国山行稲荷前
Quick paint on studio ghibli totoro bus stop scene. I double check the text on the sign after painting this base on a small image. The correct text should be 七国山行稲荷前
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Totoro Stop Bus
Folioscope Animation Totoro
Time Lapse of the Totoro Bus Stop
Totoro costume
This costume was inspired by Adam Savage's Totoro One Day Build
Juicy Fruit Totoro!
Totoro hates juicy fruit, but catbus loves it!
My Neighbor Totoro となりのトトロ
My Neighbor Totoro (Japanese: となりのトトロ Hepburn: Tonari no Totoro?) is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. The film – which stars the voice actors Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Hitoshi Takagi – tells the story of the two young daughters (Satsuki and Mei) of a professor and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan. The film won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize and the Mainichi Film Award and Kinema Junpo Award for Best Film in 1988. It also received the Special Award at the Blue Ribbon Awards in the same year.
『となりのトトロ』（英題：My Neighbor Totoro）はスタジオジブリの長編アニメーション映画。宮崎駿監督作品。昭和30年代前半の日本を舞台にしたファンタジー。物語は、田舎へ引っ越してきた草壁一家のサツキ・メイ姉妹が、“もののけ”とよばれ、子どもの時にしか会えないと言われる不思議な生き物・トトロとの交流を描いていくストーリー。
Happy time#1 Speak English With Neko bus, May, Totoro สำหรับเด็ก
Happy time#1 Speak English With Neko bus, May, Totoro สำหรับเด็ก
คุณแม่และเด็ก
เรียนภาษาอังกฤษจากเพลงฮิต
Kattbussen jamar
Cat bus in Naha Urasoe, Okinawa
Kayla's drawing...Totoro
Hi, this is my 4 year old daughter Kayla showing her drawing Totoro. While she was singing the Cat Bus.. ???? Super cute!
I got you! ????
Japan Trip: Embracing Tranquility at Usa Shrine, Oita Prefecture, Kunisaki, Oita023
Japan Trip: Embracing Tranquility at Usa Shrine, Oita Prefecture, Kunisaki, Oita023
Usa Shrine (宇佐神宮) is located at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture. Built in the 8th Century, it is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of archery and war.
The Hachiman-zukuri style of architecture is reflected in Usa Shrine. The shrine’s main hall (a designated national treasure) and another hall are connected by same roof, making the two halls into a single building. In addition, the two halls are surrounded by a covered corridor so it is difficult for “outsiders” to have a clear view into the halls.
Usa Shrine’s grounds contain an upper shrine complex, a lower shrine complex, a treasure hall, a couple of ponds and several auxiliary shrine buildings. Typically visitors enter the grounds through either its north or west entrance. Outside the north entrance are many small stores selling local souvenirs and other products.
The north entrance leads visitors to the Omotesando, the main shrine approach, where they will pass under the big vermilion torii gate to enter the shrine’s grounds. Visitors will see the treasure hall on the right. The treasure hall contains different cultural artifacts exhibits. Of particular significance is the ceremonial percussion instrument with a peacock emblem which is a designated national treasure.
Treasure Hall
Hours: 9:00 to 16:00
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
Admission: 300 yen
From the west entrance, visitors will see a beautiful bride with a thatched roof known as Kurehashi. Unfortunately, the gates to the bridge is closed and only opened once every ten years during a festival. From the west shrine approach, visitors can walk to the Omotesando, the main shrine approach, while viewing the large pond with lotus plants. In addition to the lotus plants, visitors will notice a structure in the center of the lake. The structure is a Noh stage.
The upper shrine complex at the top of the hill consists of three main halls which are dedicated to Hachiman (Emperor Ojin), to his mother (Empress Jingu) and to his wife (Hime Okami). The lower shrine complex at the base of the hill also has three main halls dedicated to the same three deities. However, it is believed the halls in the upper shrine complex are more important than the lower shrine complex.
Access Information:
Via Bus: From Usa Station board the bus to Usa Shrine. The journey should take about 7 minutes and the cost is 240 yen one way. There are buses every hour.
Via Taxi: From Usa Station to Usa Shrine, a taxi would cost about 1600 yen one way.
USA Shrine
Hours: 5:30 to 21:00 (from 6:00 from October to March)
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: Free
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Totoro Studio Ghibli unheard piano & voices - Bastian Lee Jones
[AVM] Fan-Video not for commercial use. #BastianLeeJones as great #Totoro & #Anime Fan arranged for his Studio Ghibli Classics album the main theme of Joe Hisaishi - in a frolic way with vocals and choir. A different version, unheard.
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