Scenes…
From the train to Arashiyama
2014 – Japan
Kyoto Skyline
Just taken from the Kyoto Station Skywalk.
Relaxing afternoon
On board the Michigan, listening to Japanese commentary about the scenery. Great view!
In the background there are Australians and Japanese playing munis in room behind us… Magic
All aboard!
After a morning spent cycling around Kyoto, we jumped on a train to Otzu.
After a long day
On our first visit to Kyoto (2008), we were desperate for dinner and didn’t want junk food, so we tempted fate and opened the door to a small bar – which served yakitori. It’s a great little bar which does really good food. Locals come here after work, and it appears to be run by a family (mother daughter and a couple of sons). I can highly recommend it – however we have no idea what it is called because there is no Japanese translation!
I can navigate from Adelaide without a map, it’s imprinted on the brain. This time the only noticeable change a combined Japanese & English menu. Otherwise it’s still the same, and food is still fab.
Yummmo
Bargain. $5 soufflé. Love Japan.
Resting feet…
We’ve seen a few temples Okazaki, eaten lunch near Kodai-jai temple, then down through Gion where we saw a car rally finish. Bought some pickles from one of the oldest pickle shops in Kyoto. Enjoying a coffee while resting. So far we’ve walked 9.3km today!
Coffee time
More hand drip goodness, this time a large coffee shop in downtown Kyoto.
When visiting temples
…. There is always a vending machine
Morning!
On bus to somewhere
