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Kyoto--Arashiyama and Shopping streets | Apr 06 07'
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 and scenic w... Continue reading »
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Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto | Jun 19 07'
"I was lucky enough to witness a traditional Japanese wedding - absolutely beautiful"
Arrived here on Wednesday evening and had a lovely view of Mount Fuji from the plane just before we came in to land. I stayed the night... Continue reading »
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Kyoto, land of many temples and gardens | Aug 17 07'
We took the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto Saturday morning, arriving at 11:45am. It was a 2.5 hour ride, very comfortable and... Continue reading »
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Kyoto | Jul 22 07'
The Bullet Train does what it says on the tin. It just hammers between major cities at 300km/h. Punctually and in comfort. Now theres an idea!Jumpe... Continue reading »
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Boxes of Light | Jul 04 07'
"During the eel season"
Kyoto is a set of beautiful boxes made from glass and wood and light, floating four or five high in neat streets , with tiny pines perfectly pruned... Continue reading »
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The Pola Museum and the train | Jan 19 07'
Today was my last day in Hakone. I even took time to do a bit of yoga this morning. One last soak ( I swear it does wonders for the com... Continue reading »
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Kyoto | Dec 25 06'
"there seemed to be a lot of pickled squid and fish heads"
As a Christmas present for Pete, I bought two shinkansen tickets and a night in a hotel in Kyoto. Kyoto is Japan’s cultural capital and has 17 Worl... Continue reading »
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Kyoto - a paradise of gardens | May 08 08'
Day one in Kyoto was wet, very wet. Nonetheless that did not stop us (and lots of Japanese people) from visiting many of the sights. After a... Continue reading »
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Kyoto - Maiko Makeover | Nov 05 04'
"Try to not smile when someone is miming it to you by smooshing their cheeks in and pulling their lips down into a frown."
With a grasp on the bus system now, Jas and I headed back up to the hills where Kiyomizu is located. We got off the bus at the bottom of the hill,... Continue reading »
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Kyoto | Mar 05 07'
After finding the Ryokan, which took a bit of finding as the street names were confusing because the map from the tourist centre did not match the... Continue reading »
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