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The ancient capital | Sep 07 09'
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Have been very busy in Kyoto seeing lots of temples and shrines. Some got a little bit samey, but some were very impressive such as Kinkakuji the g... Continue reading »
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Quaint Kyoto speaks... | Aug 11 08'
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What use to be the capital, Kyoto was my favorite city we visited in Japan. It's the country's seventh largest city, but hardly shows with all of i... Continue reading »
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Ohkini, Kyoto. | Mar 25 09'
"It is better than delicious."
Early on Wednesday morning, we took a taxi over to the Fushimi Inari shrine. On the way there, the taxi driver was excited to point out all o... Continue reading »
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Walking the Path of Philosophy | Apr 01 09'
"A combination of some tourists, locals out walking their dogs, and young couples made for a peaceful stroll. "
With our luggage in tow, we crammed into the busy Tokyo subway to make out way to Shinagawa station. We recommend avoiding rush hour, especially wi... Continue reading »
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Lost, even before sake tasting. | Apr 02 09'
"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 »
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Around every corner, Japan | Apr 03 09'
"'Could you say the name of that temple again?'"
After 12 days in Japan, we had accumulated enough stuff to ship home a box of various souvenirs, gifts, and clothes. After thinking about it... Continue reading »
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Temple Hopping with Plenty of Shopping | May 15 09'
"We were fortunate enough to spot a pair of the elusive Geisha’s popping out from a back street"
Upon arriving in Kyoto we checked into the very popular K’s House. True to its reputation K’s offers super clean and comfortable rooms... Continue reading »
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Winding down in the land of the rising sun... | Jul 01 01'
Well it`s Tuesday July 3, and we`re in Tokyo for the second time this year. Kind of feels weird to be coming back to the Tobu Hotel in S... Continue reading »
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The Uno House and Japan`s Cultural Capital | Dec 07 01'
My Japan Rail Pass lasted seven days. Upon its last day I arrived in Kyoto. I spent a few days in Kyoto, arriving on the 7th and not leaving... Continue reading »
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