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Through the Torii Gates of Fushimi to the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku, Kyoto Here I Come
Kyoto, city of thousands of shrine and temples. Having seen the Silver Pavilion the day before, it was time to see Kyoto’s crowning jewel: Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. Unlike Ginkaku-ji, which was never actually covered in silver, Kinkaku-ji … Continue reading
Kyoto Day One – Heian Shrine and the Silver Pavilion
Arriving in Kyoto I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Home to over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, picking exactly what to visit can be quite the challenge. We stayed at OKI’s Inn, which was fairly centrally located. Near-by was the … Continue reading
Above the Clouds with Mount Fuji
Hiking to the top of Mount Fuji was my primary goal when first visiting Japan. To say it was easy or that it went without a hitch would simply be a lie. Fuji was tough and my original plan to … Continue reading
Tsukiji Fish Market – Just After 9 is the Right Time
The Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market – where to even begin??! It’s such a strange and wonderful place that it should be on the top of the list for anyone visiting Tokyo. Full of chaos, wonder, and really strange things there is … Continue reading