Lots of interesting faces and people along the way. We’re seeing a lot more traditionally dressed people in Kyoto than we did in Tokyo. Both girls and boys wear the…
Our last attraction of the trip, Nijo Castle dates from the 1600s and was in use until 1939. Nijo Castle is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for…
Also on the list for today is the Nishiki Market. It’s an open air market in central Kyoto, that is just huge when you include the arcades that surround it.…
We walked through the geisha district on our way to the Nishiki Market and found it jammed packed with people and cars! I think we had thought it would be…
On our last day in Kyoto, we had an agressive schedule. It started with a visit to Ginkaku-ji Temple in the northeast part of Kyoto, up against the mountains. We…