The Obama Foot bath is the highlight location on the Tour Nagasaki's Full Day Shimabara Peninsular and Nagasaki City Highlights Itinerary.
Just imagine, the location right on the waters edge. The picturesque seaside views combined with the healthy steamed vegetables, various snacks, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages as well as the chance to soak these weary feet in the 40 degree celcius foot baths equals a magical and mind boggling experience that stimulates all the senses.
The other day I had 4 cobs of corn that i could have steamed or boiled at home but i decide to have a stroll down to the Foot baths and steam them the natural and healthy way that mother nature intended us. What can I say, the finished product is not only fresh and juicy but the salty hot spring steam infuses itself into the corn and seasons the vegetables naturally.
Corn, Asparagus, Sweet Potatoes, actually any vegetables and seafood of any kind are magnificent to try and taste. Let's give it a go together when you come to Nagasaki next!
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Karako Lotus Garden Nagasaki is a very popular place indeed. Every year just after the rainy season has finished (approx. the beginning of July) the Karako swamplands come alive and the anticipated Lotus flower starts blooming everywhere. One can't miss the sound of cameras going off left right and centre from the hoards of people that have come for a gander and wander. Why is this so??
With the emergence of the sun, life is born and with this emergence, the lotus flower acquires a special meaning and timeless significance. As the bearer of creation, the lotus flower holds a special place in mythology, in nature and in our lives. It symbolizes not only creation, but the timeless and continual process of birth and rebirth. So yours truly of course has to get in on the action and check it out.
I was extremely impressed as there were raised wooden platforms to walk around so as not to disturb the fragile eco-systems in place. The types of flowers at the lotus garden were too numerous to count and in all a very enjoyable experience that any nature lover would enjoy! A highly recommended site for all to participate in flower watching and of course to take on thousand and one photos in the process! On my arrival I had to fight the hoards of spectators but it was ok because the visitors were mainly from some of the nearby nursing homes. It was a joy to share the experience with them and I hope that they felt the same way with me.
Check out the Karako Lotus Garden in Nagasaki below on this map:
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Karako Lotus Park
Lotus flowers galore
Close up of a Lotus
Pretty lotus flowers starting to bloom
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