Tag Archives: Kyoto

Temple Surfing in Japan

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Ben

When originally planning my trip to Japan I had wanted to stay in at least one temple while there. The thought of waking up before the crack of dawn for a Buddhist sermon seemed both peaceful and poetic in some … Continue reading →

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Through the Torii Gates of Fushimi to the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku, Kyoto Here I Come

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ben

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 →

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Kyoto Day One – Heian Shrine and the Silver Pavilion

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ben

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 →

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