清水寺(Kiyomizu-dera)

1st day Kyoto

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June 18th 2006
061806 (Sun) Kyoto actually, this was the only day I got time traveling in Kyoto. I started my journey ~8am. Walked to Kyoto station w/ the help of a room mate. Then got a one-day pass of the bus(Yen$500) -v. cheap! Actually, the bus system there is well-developed & there’re some lines that are designed for tourists. On bus, there’re both Japanese & English telling what’s the next stop & wh ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more