• Japan ‘25
    From the taxi near the Bamboo Forest
    From the taxi near the Bamboo ForestThe Bamboo GroveOn the way up - a Babel of peopleEntering the Tenryu-ji Temple just near the Bamboo ForestView from above the templeStairway at the TempleThe Frog PondStream flowing down the hillpond in the shape of the Chinese character kokoro or “enlightened heart”.Another shot of this beautiful pond "enlightened heart"Magnificent mossesShaved ice with fruit flavourings plus dumplingAfternoon tea at Kyoto main stationJohanna's afternoon teaDessert for three at the Smile Chocolate cafeGyoza HeavenBasque CakesOkonomiyakiAkushu Miyajima

    Green Groves and Sweet Food

    2025年10月2日, 日本 ☁️ 23 °C

    Kyoto. Hai!

    A Sweet Day!
    Today we went to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Stunning stands of huge bamboo plants frame this path. This was a beautiful introduction to this sacred area.

    Then we visited the Tenryu-ji Temple or “Temple of the Heavenly Dragon” established in 1339. Set in a magnificent ancient garden the temple has numerous buildings and at its heart, a pond in the shape of the Chinese character kokoro or “enlightened heart”.もっと詳しく

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