Known for its Buddhist shrines, electronics corporations and delicious food, Kyoto is a favorite destination for travelers in Japan. Over a thousand temples still stand, as well as 17 World Heritage sites and imperial parks which are perfect for a stroll.
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Recommended Hotel
Kyoto Hotel Okura
, traditional lattice-work harmonizes with the surrounding neighborhood to establish a mood of refinement and relaxation, Inside, the entrance and lobby area are s blend of refined European images and traditional Japanese element, an ideal setting...
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Weller's Club, The
Kyoto hosts a veritable shrine to contemporary British pop icon Paul Weller through his Jam, Style Council and solo incarnations. Guests can sit at the bar or on comfortable sofas facing the video screen and a strategically-placed new Lambretta. T...
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Hyotei
Rightly famed and exclusive <em>kaiseki</em> (Japanese full-course) dining situated in an historic location near Murin-an in the east of the city. Reservations are absolutely essential and English is spoken. Established in the late nineteenth cent...
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Cultural Soul | Mar 03 08'
"To reach enlightenment, one must pass through the Buddha's nostril."
The regions of Japan are wonderfully unique from each other. Each takes pride in its geography, language specifics, and culinary delight... Continue reading »
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From the reef to ramen | Jan 28 09'
"butting and biting us to get their deer crackers. I loved it! "
So its been an age since I last wrote the blog - sorry what can I say, Australia definately makes you laid back - No worries mate!!!! After meetin... Continue reading »
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Nara | Jun 08 07'
"Not surprisingly, Kristin basically walked through, and is well on her way to eternal bliss. I did not even try, although since I am already enlightened my passage through the opening may have canceled everything out or something."
It was my (Brock's) birthday on Monday, so Kristin and I went into Kyoto in the evening after I finished with classes and got a much needed haircut... Continue reading »
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Historical Kyoto | Feb 17 07'
""...they were surrounded by the Kodak army.""
Peter and Ani took us out to Kyoto, to visit the Kiyomizu Temple and the Imperial Gardens (like Tokyo, you can’t visit the Palace). It costs... Continue reading »
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Top Ten Kyoto | Jun 30 06'
1. Before you do anything else in Kyoto, make sure that you have reserved one of the lovely tatami rooms at Bola Bola Guesthouse. It is a small ryo... Continue reading »
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Kyoto Travel Experiences
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Takayama and Kyoto
In the morning I walked around the Miya-gawa River which runs through the center of Takayama. At two locations there were Morning M... Continue reading »
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The Ancient Capital
From Osaka we moved south east to the ancient capital city of Nara, only 45 minutes away by train. Often overlooked by the crowds rushing... Continue reading »
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Top Ten Kyoto
1. Before you do anything else in Kyoto, make sure that you have reserved one of the lovely tatami rooms at Bola Bola Guesthouse. It is a... Continue reading »
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Kyoto--Arashiyama and Shopping streets
I took a train to neighboring Kameoka to catch the Hozu-gawa Kudari, a boat ride down the Hozu-gawa River. The ride was relaxing an... Continue reading »
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Memoirs Of A Lauren
The rest of Fukuoka was spent between Tim`s spectacular loo (I was making excuses to use it by the end of the stay), the bedroom (for tho... Continue reading »
