Kyoto – Daikakuji
There are some many sights in Kyoto and I had thought that I had seen all of the best from my previous trips. But sometimes its nice to have a little surprise. Nestled in north west Kyoto is a temple that is often overlooked by …
Tag: Temples
Kyoto – Chionin and Shorenin temple and Kyoto streets
Continuing on our walk around we passed some other interesting side streets. Some led to temples (that’s Chionin temple at the end). And some just led to people’s houses. But most of them were lined with lovely sakura. This is part of Chionin. Although it …
Kyoto – Kiyomizudera and Higashiyama
From my previous visits to Kyoto (2) it has always been my favourite city to visit in Japan. Not that sure about how fun it would be to live there though, as it has a “small town” feeling to it. I would probably die of …
Kyoto revisited 1
So my little brother came to visit. おとと And off we went to Kyoto First visit was Tenryu temple. Angry man at the doorway Nice garden. No one around as it was raining And the mist was sweeping the hills But the corridors were empty! …
Gardens and temples
Gardens and temples Just a few pictures for now, mostly from Kyoto Waterfall landscape Tranquil bridge A place to contemplate Always good to have a bit of golden distraction Part of a temple complex Bamboo grove More to come!