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  • Travelbibi

    Kyoto (pop. 1,460,000) | May 05 09'

    by Travelbibi a 32 year old female from Hamburg, on vacation in Kyoto

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    Neben Toyko ist Kyoto die "must do" Stadt zum Besichtigen. In Kyoto sind mehr als 2000 Tempel und Schreine zu finden. Hier sind man auch gleich meh... Continue reading »

  • HeatherN

    Kyoto - Fountains and Philosophers | Nov 04 04'

    by HeatherN a 25 year old female, on vacation in Kyoto

    "we came across a crowd of rickshaw pullers, hovering like vultures preying on vulnerable tourists."

    Day three in Japan was the first of three day trips to Kyoto, after frantically running back and forth and up and down the Kyoto train station look... Continue reading »

  • HeatherN

    Kyoto - Maiko Makeover | Nov 05 04'

    by HeatherN a 25 year old female, on vacation in Kyoto

    "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 »

  • Broadview Travellers

    Kyoto - a paradise of gardens | May 08 08'

    by Broadview Travellers a traveling as a couple from Australia, on vacation in Kyoto

    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 »

  • MonsterrificNorman

    Kyoto Cohibas | Dec 26 07'

    by MonsterrificNorman a 25 year old female from Sacramento, on vacation in Kyoto

    "Golden poop for everyone!"

    Tyler and I headed to Kyoto by, again, Shinkansen.  Our hotel room was really nice and right across the street from something that looked impo... Continue reading »

  • Brock & Kristin

    Kyoto Photos, Cold Sake, Shellfish and Whatnot | Jun 01 07'

    by Brock & Kristin a traveling as a couple from Athens, on vacation in Kyoto

    "I had to plead with Kristin to stay right where she was, for fear that she would bump into a handsome, rich Tokyo businessman on her way down from the shrine."

    There was very little rest for the weary as we had our orientation at Ryukoku University on Friday morning. Ryukoku is a private, Buddhist Universi... Continue reading »

  • Ulrikarlo

    Kyoto again......[day 6] | Aug 19 06'

    by Ulrikarlo a 31 year old traveling as a couple from Rome, on vacation in Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto this time.....it's time to party a bit. We went to Downtown disco.....so trash my friends!!!! Continue reading »

  • Sara FJ Brayshaw

    Kyoto and Immie's visit | Nov 30 06'

    by Sara FJ Brayshaw a 24 year old female from Susami, on vacation in Kyoto

    Hello people,This will probably be the last update I write before heading off to China and Thailand. I can't believe that I leave in less than a mo... Continue reading »

  • Barbara and Tom

    Kyoto temples | Dec 31 06'

    by Barbara and Tom a female traveling as a couple from Osaka, on vacation in Kyoto

    Kyoto is about a half hour on the train costs about $6.00 round trip.  There is a great subway system in Kyoto although we haven't used it yet... Continue reading »

  • The Three Amigos

    Kyoto, Japan | Nov 01 06'

    by The Three Amigos a traveling as a family from Alameda, on vacation in Kyoto

    "There are NO ATMs in Kyoto - bring cash!"

    We took the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto commonly known in the US as the bullet train. It was the world's first high speed train and reac... Continue reading »

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