Nijo Castle Gate

Power Sightseeing in Kyoto

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July 27th 2006
Rockstars. That is what Sarah and I are. We saw 7 sites in Kyoto today from one end of the city to the other. The day started with a 500 yen (not 500 dollar) bus pass. We left our hotel and stopped first at Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Temple. This Buddhist shrine is set in a small pond and is covered with gold leaf. Its pretty. Its really pretty. The reflection in the water was cool. From there we ... 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