Maruyama Park, Kyoto

Maruyama Park, a traditional Japanese public garden, was a pleasant spot to relax for lunch and watch professional photographers position their subjects under drooping cherry trees. We mimicked their poses. Towards the top of the park are temples and so many pretty fringed lillies - a popular spot for Waka poets.

On to Kiyomizu-Dera Temple whose beautiful main hall hangs over a cliff with breathtaking views across greenery to Japan’s tallest 3 storey pagoda at 31meters. The area is closed so we take an alternate route past a large burial ground to the freeway. Dinner was Yakiniku bbq with 2 types of wagyu, shredded cabbage and honey sweet potato. Just 3 glasses of red wine then 7-11 for creme brûlée - we love 7-11!Leggi altro