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  • Anneunddiewelt

    Kyoto, die alte Tempelstadt | Oct 14 08'

    by Anneunddiewelt a female from Kulmbach, on vacation in Kyoto

    Kyoto ist geschichtlich und kulturell die bedeutenste Stadt Japans. Man spricht auch gerne vom "kulturellen Herz". Ausserdem war Kyoto mal die Haup... Continue reading »

  • Eli & Jess Travel

    Kyoto, land of many temples and gardens | Aug 17 07'

    by Eli & Jess Travel a traveling as a couple from Madison, on vacation in Kyoto

    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 »

  • LShiz

    Kyoto--Arashiyama and Shopping streets | Apr 06 07'

    by LShiz a real traveler from Oahu, on vacation in Kyoto

    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 »

  • LShiz

    Kyoto-Higashiyama | Apr 07 07'

    by LShiz a real traveler from Oahu, on vacation in Kyoto

    On the menu for today--sakura.  With an early start I arrived at Ginkaku-ji Temple well before opening time so I headed up the trail to Daimon... Continue reading »

  • MJB

    Le Japon apres une semaine et demie | Oct 19 07'

    by MJB a 31 year old traveling as a couple from Montreal, on vacation in Kyoto

    "Ce qu'un homme ne dit pas est le sel de la conversation. (proverbe japonais)"

    Lorsqu'on est en voyage la pluie ca reconforte. C'est en quelque sorte une pause obligee. D'un coup on n'est plus le maitre ni de son temps ni de s... Continue reading »

  • Ivy Boy

    Long Kyoto Nights | Jul 31 07'

    by Ivy Boy a 22 year old male from Riegelsville, on vacation in Kyoto

    "Fortunantly, Jason Barrows, the program director was still in the area and we were able to enjoy a chat session by the river, followed up by a huge bowl of delicious late-night pork ramen at a place that sported a satirical picture of the last supper featuring Christ and 10 of the 12 desciples eating ramen. "

    The final day of Kyoto was very eventful- we were able to see the 10 thousand torii and hike up and down the mountain on which they were built.&nbs... Continue reading »

  • Cory & Kristin

    Lost, even before sake tasting. | Apr 02 09'

    by Cory & Kristin a traveling as a couple from Sacramento, on vacation in Kyoto

    "Walking around the park, we spotted a trio of maiko (apprentice geisha) entertaining men at a picnic table in the park. "

    After an elaborate breakfast -- this would be easy to get used to -- we made our way to the Nishiki Market, a narrow walk between fish, fruit, vege... Continue reading »

  • queenlolzy

    Memoirs Of A Lauren | Jan 18 09'

    by queenlolzy a real traveler, on vacation in Kyoto

    "I was torn between actually getting out of the fix, and revealing myself pantless in one of Japan`s holiest temples, or merely hanging out in the tight hole until the tour of school boys and other visitors had all disappeared. Naturally, I chose the first ^^"

    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 those of you... Continue reading »

  • Sara FJ Brayshaw

    Memoirs of a Maiko | Jul 02 07'

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

    Hey I had the most amazing weekend in Kyoto and was not looking forward to be teaching again the following Monday! A couple of weeks ago ther... Continue reading »

  • Swiftlet

    My bum hurts | Aug 22 05'

    by Swiftlet a 37 year old female from Singapore, on vacation in Kyoto

    6.23amAs expected, I didn't sleep that well. They should not have called it a sleeper train. Somewhere along, the then-empty seat next to be was... Continue reading »

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