Monthly Archives: May 2015

{Japan Winter} Kyoto (Part 2): Taking in the view around Kiyomizu-dera

{Japan Winter} Kyoto (Part 2): Taking in the view around Kiyomizu-dera

Most people who have been to Kyoto will say that they love how beautifully unique it is. It’s a city filled with traditions and temples, featuring some of the most popular sights in Japan such as the Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion or the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari. Another famous temple in Kyoto is the Kiyomizu-dera, and I’ll be your guide today… Apart from the temple itself, you can also enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto from Kiyomizu-dera. …

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{Japan Winter} Kyoto (Part 1): The golden pavilion of Kinkakuji and the torii gates of Fushimi Inari

{Japan Winter} Kyoto (Part 1): The golden pavilion of Kinkakuji and the torii gates of Fushimi Inari

In the next few weeks, I will be writing about my (second) experience of being in Kyoto, Japan. We were there for about 3 days in December and visited a number of beautiful places and wonderful food. I’m sure many of you have heard of (or have been to) Kyoto before… Hopefully these Kyoto posts will inspire you to check it out the next time you plan a Japan trip. I mean, why wouldn’t you?! …

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