Kyoto Day 1

Another super fast train from Tokyo to Kyoto in the morning.
Spent the all day walking around the Eastern side of Kyoto until dusk - it felt so good and I am really found of the city! So quiet, peaceful, with a great sense of history and majesty.
First visit was the Sanjusangen-do: impressive with its 1000 Buddha statues, even I struggle a bit to relate. Then, Kiyomizu-dera: beautiful views on the city and nice garden but so crowded with hords of tourists! Nice walk in the Sannen and Ninen-zaka streets and around. Lots of little stalls and shop give it a traditional touch. Then, Heian-jingu with a walk through the other temples area on the way. Finally, took the philosopher's path up to Ginkaku-ji which was closed by the time I got there.
Walked all the way back to the hotel by passing through Shinbashi and Gion: so cool at night with all the lights on!
Dinner at food court of the Takoyamashi store: so many good little things!Read more