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Published: June 10th 2009
Today, 4 days before we would be heading home, was a long day of sightseeing. Today we would be visiting several key sites that have played a major role in Japan's history. Around 9 am, we boarded the luxurious bus to head to our first destination. As part of the Study Tour, we were given a tour guide to describe all of the places that we were to see. Her name was Keiko, a popular name in Japanese...
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Robert Fox
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Kyoto
Truly remarkable. The palaces, gardens, and architecture illustrate a very serene environment enriched with history. It must have been a breath of fresh air from the growing moderization of Japan today. Also, it is interesting to see how much religion is integrated in the culture. I read that the United States had considered targetting Kyoto with the atomic bomb because it was a major intellectual center. Luckily, today it is preserved and much of it's history remains intact.