Summer in Kyoto


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August 6th 2013
Published: January 19th 2014
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Summer in Kyoto In June and July 2013, our family spent a month in Kyoto. We spent two weeks together as a family, then I (Paul) went back for two more weeks on my own. This is a trip report of our time in Kyoto. Below is some information on our favorite things to do and other details (like where we stayed and the weather). Top 10 Favorite Things to Do. Kyoto was incredible, in terms of thin... Read Full Entry



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Onigiri

Little power packets of yummuy
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Onigiri

Pickled seaweed and tuna with mayo. The perfect lunch on the go.
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Traditional streets

Sannen-zaka at dusk
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Small roadside shrine

These are everywhere along the outskirts of Kyoto.
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Kompon Chudo, Enryaku-ji

The interior of this temple was magical, but no photos were allowed.
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Kennin-ji screen painting

Wind God or Thunder God, can't remember which
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Kennin-ji screen painting

Wind God or Thunder God, can't remember which
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Kennin-ji dragon painting

On the walls of a temple sitting room
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Kennin-ji

View of the garden
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Fushimi Inari

Shinto shrines are everywhere, and many look like this.
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Fushimi Inari

Thousands and thousands of red torii
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Fushimi Inari

It feels wholly sacred and alive, as well as being an awesome tourist sight.
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Fushimi Inari

Up on the mountain
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Fushimi Inari

Small, out-of-the-way pockets of weirdness every three steps, all over the mountain



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