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Last day in Kyoto

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Mrs Vagabond — Leave a reply

As Nishihonganji temple was literally around the corner from our apartment we thought we should at least take a peek, even though it’s not one of Kyoto’s top sights. It More… →

Posted in Japan, Journey log | Tagged Japan, Kyoto, Nijo Castle, Nishihonganji | Leave a reply

Kiyomizudera to Gion

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mrs Vagabond — Leave a reply

Of course, with a new camera comes the need for a new case, so it was back into Bic. Taking the bus to the station served as a dry run More… →

Posted in Japan, Journey log | Tagged geisha, Gion, Japan, kimono, Kiyomizudera, Kyoto | Leave a reply

Fushimi Inari

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mrs Vagabond — Leave a reply

It was another perfect spring morning when we took the train to Fushimi Inari, just two stops from Kyoto. The temple grounds start right in front of the station, so even More… →

Posted in Japan, Journey log | Tagged Fushimi Inari, Japan, kimono, Kyoto, Tofukoji, torii, zen garden | Leave a reply

Arashimaya

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mrs Vagabond — Leave a reply

It was so sunny and warm the next morning that I dug my sandals out of my backpack; they hadn’t seen daylight since Kuala Lumpur. From the station we took More… →

Posted in Japan, Journey log | Tagged Arashimaya, bamboo grove, Japan, Kyoto, Sagano scenic train, wagyu beef | Leave a reply

Groceries and gardens

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mrs Vagabond — Leave a reply

The internet said that conbinis (convenience stores) sold day passes for the buses, so we picked up a couple from Lawsons around the corner and headed for the city centre, More… →

Posted in Japan, Journey log | Tagged Daisen-in, Daitokujo, Japan, Kyoto, Nikishi Market, Nikishi Tenmangu, zen garden | Leave a reply

Farewell Tokyo

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Mrs Vagabond — Leave a reply

The subway was busy but not so crowded that travelling with our backpacks was a problem, and we had no difficulty remembering the route to the shinkansen platforms at Tokyo More… →

Posted in Japan, Journey log | Tagged bullet train, Gojyo Ivy, Kodama, Kyoto, shinkansen, Tokyo | Leave a reply

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