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Discovering the natural beauties of Kyoto
September 10
Our 6 bed dorm was shared only with one other, George an English guy we had met the day before. He left early at 8am so we decided it would be a good time to a) have a lie-in b) re-pack our bags c) decide plan of action for the next few days... overall much needed!
Around midday we finally set off for the day with the main purpose being the Golden Temple - Kinkaku-ji. It was a 40 minute ...
The Big Day
... It didn't help that local businesses had it playing in their shops as well.
The floats themselves were actually quite impressive. With giant six-foot wheels, the two-story floats towered over the crowd. I considered the musicians quite brave to seat themselves precariously on the edge of float. They may or may not have been strapped in, but there were two or three people fearless souls on the float roofs that were definitely just holding onto ropes.
With their ...
Golden Week Recap....
... For some reason.. I can't recall at all what we did this day!! I know Dotonbori Namba was explored, and it was really crowded. I believe we also got frozen yogurt, which I remember being delicious!
Monday: (May 2)
On Monday we made our first visit to Kyoto! We went to a famous old street (which I can't remember the name of!) and walked about the town. We had great lunch and saw some beautiful sites.
Tuesday: (May 3)
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Kyoto and First Host Family-March- 22-27
... walked up a path beside the Temple through this huge tomb site. Different to a graveyard since their dead are cremated and can be put closer together. It was really cool seeing them spread down the hill. At the end of the walk we ended up at Kiyomizu Temple. Which was really pretty but I couldn't help but think that it would be ten times prettier if the flowers were in bloom, which would of been a week later. So when you look at the photos just picture them ...
Kyoto : Mt Fuji, Castle, Temples, Pagodas, Geishas
... in the capsule to charge my batteries. Locker has a jumpsuit for sleepwear and toiletries provided but I'm keeping my bag in the capsule instead of taking the elevator back and forth to lockers. Capsule is very roomy but no tv and no spa in the shower rooms. (See Later Entry for Japan Hotels Pics)
Then after dinner (tempura shrimp, and corn omlette with rice), went to Pontocho Alley. Says it was the gay area but it ...
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