Kyoto - from Heatwave to Typhoon

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July 28th 2018

Published: July 28th 2018

Dear All Greetings from Kyoto! One-time capital of the country, for around a thousand years between the 8th and 19th centuries, but if not the political, administrative or economic capital nowadays, it certainly remains the cultural and spiritual capital of the country. I arrived here on Wednesday from Kawaguchiko, and am planning to leave for Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku tomorrow. That is,... Read Full Entry

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The Daibutsu - The Great Buddha

Todai-ji, Nara

The Daibutsu - The Great Buddha

Todai-ji, Nara

The Daibutsu - The Great Buddha

Todai-ji, Nara

Apparently, if you can squeeze through this hole the size of one of the Great Buddha's nostrils (50cm in diameter), you are assured enlightenment

An Enlightened French Lady

Todai-ji, Nara

Nara-koen

Viewed from the verandah of the Nigatsu-do Buddhist Temple

Goshuincho

For a small sum of money, many Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines in Japan offer a service of printing their stamp, or goshuin, in a special book, a goshuincho, which visitors buy for this purpose. Visiting various temples and shrines and collecting these goshuincho stamps is apparently an increasingly popular hobby in Japan.

Lanterns

Kasuga Taisha Shinto Shrine

Lanterns

Kasuga Taisha Shinto Shrine

Lanterns

Kasuga Taisha Shinto Shrine

Nara

Me, Kasuga Taisha Shinto Shrine

Nara

Kofuku-ji's Five Storey Pagoda

Dating from 1426

Nara

Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Skyway

Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto

View from Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Sign on the Sky Garden Terrace

At the very top of Kyoto Station

28th July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Kyoto and Nara
I really loved Kyoto when I was there. Especially the Philosopher Path, Fushimi Momoyama and Arashiyama. Nara was quite spolied for me due to the very same Chinese tourists, they didn't spoil Kyoto for me though thankfully even though I agree about the hordes. Especially at Ginkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Taisha. I hope the typhoon don't cause to much damage.

29th July 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Kyoto and Nara
Thank you my friend. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels the same about the Chinese tourists! You're indeed right, I have just arrived in Matsuyama and there don't seem to be any at all here, what a relief! I made it safely here even after the typhoon, thank you for asking :) I'm amazed how much the country has been able to carry on as normal. My two shinkansen trains were both running as normal today, it was only my local express train which was cancelled - I was able to take a bus instead :) Looking forward to exploring a quieter part of Japan now :D

28th July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Goshuincho
I look forward to doing this for my pilgrimmage soon. I habe decided to buy my first goshuincho at Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha before I climb Mt Fuji. ☺ You can have these draped across your coffin at your funeral to show your piety in life.

29th July 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Goshuincho
Thank you for telling me about them, I wouldn't have known what they were otherwise. I imagine you are indeed looking forward to collecting them :) Gosh, I do hope there won't be any draping of them over coffins for you any time soon!! Wow, you're climbing Mt Fuji! All the very best! I look forward to reading about your experiences. I was happy to simply admire its beauty from the bottom!

28th July 2018

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I'm inspired!
Great writing and pictures.

29th July 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Thank you :)
Yay, thank you Bob! I'm enjoying travelling in Japan so much! :D

1st August 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful Kyoto
This location is on the top of our list once we get to Japan. It sounds like drought riden locations should pay you to come for a visit. I like the looks of the bullet train. Stay safe and thanks for taking us along on this journey.

2nd August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Kyoto
Thank you for this, and thank you for journeying with me :D I believe Kyoto is indeed a must-see for Japan, for the famed places, but I also recommend trying to find some less-touristy sights, as there are many tourists in Kyoto. Gosh, there are indeed many place in need of rain right now, what an unusual summer...

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