Forente staterHHS Region 632°46’47” N 96°48’8” W
Forente staterHHS Region 632°46’47” N 96°48’8” W 15. mars, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
A long journey from Furano to our next stop, Kyoto: bus, plane, train and finally walk to our Kyoto hotel. Good thing public transport is excellent in Japan!
ReisendeYou two know how to have fun! Kevin had amazing snow days in the mountains.
Forente staterEl Sueno34°26’31” N 119°45’42” W 16. mars, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
How much can we fit into a day? Thousands of years of history, beauty and culture! Much has been preserved or replicated with loving attention to authentic historic details. The cherry blossoms areLes mer
Forente staterEl Sueno34°26’31” N 119°45’42” W
17. mars, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Kinkaku-ji temple, commonly known as the Golden temple, one I've been to since I was young, still as beautiful as ever! Nijo-Jo Castle, another historic and amazing world heritage site. And Gion! TheLes mer
Forente staterEl Sueno34°26’31” N 119°45’42” W
18. mars, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Nara, steeped in history, spirituality and culture. Nara Park, where deer roam freely and bow before they eat special deer crackers from your hand. Tōdai-ji temple, home of Daibutsu, the 15m-highLes mer
Forente staterEl Sueno34°26’31” N 119°45’42” W
21. mars, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Our last touring day in Japan. We met my long time friend Shoji Tatsuno in Nara. Shoji San hurt his ankle and could not take us around as planned. Kevin is happy to share lunch and dessert with him,Les mer
Forente staterEl Sueno34°26’31” N 119°45’42” W
21. mars, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A long travel day! Walk to Shinkansen, Bullet Train, transfer to 2nd train to Narita, fly to SFO and transfer plane to SBA.
P.S. it is said that if you see Mt Fuji, which is often shrouded in fog, itLes mer
When you go to Kyoto, look for the newest temple built. I think it was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, my dad's friend that was also the architect of the World Trade Center. I think it was the first new temple built in a couple centuries or something like that! Have so much fun! Miss you both! Sending love, Lailan [Lailan]
ReisendeAh, we'll have to see it next time! I've read about it but didn't have time...