If you are ever in Kyoto you must do the walk from Chio-in Temple to Yasaka shrine, through Maruyama park, to Daiun-in Temple and from there along the clear trail up through the preserved old area of Gion to Kiyomizudera temple. Don't miss the side path ( about 5 mins max) up to Higashi Otani Mausoleum. Aside from the religious buildings and the architecture there are lots of very high end shops along here that are delicious to browse. I took 242 photos on the day we did this trip so here are juts a few highlights from this area to wet your appetite. As you can see we had about a half hour snow flurry.I imagine the area is even better when the cherry blossoms are out.
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We are taking our son and going back to Kyoto for just 3 days in May before we move on to Korea. It is my favorite Japanese city. I think you were fortunate to see so many geisha.
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yay - another of my destinations in March. It is so great that you are doing all the groundwork for us.
In Kyoto next week and really enjoying your blog. The perfect type of homework! thank you.
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