Kyoto- Temples, Monkeys and GeishaMorning at the RyokanI did not sleep well on a futon on the floor. I found it a bit too firm for me. At least I didn’t need to worry about falling out of bed.The sun is shining brightly and we head down to the dining room of our ryokan for a traditional Japanese breakfast. There are lots of things put out in front of …
To Kyoto by Bullet TrainA Favourite SnackI have become addicted to these triangular shaped sticky rice packets that are filled with salmon roe and covered in seaweed. They are called Onigiri. I don’t know if these are supposed to be a breakfast food or not. I know I should try different things for breakfast but I love these so much that I’ve been eating them every day. Bullet Train to …
A Not so English-Speaking Tour of KamakuraA Rocky Start The sun is shining and it’s going to be a hot day.We get to the meeting point for our tour to Kamakura. It is the same point as the Mt Fuji tour. For Mount Fuji, although the weather wasn’t good, the tour was still professionally done and contact information was accessible and clear. We were all joined with the guide as …
Tokyo Day 4- Gardens, Temples and TowersRikugien Gardens It is overcast and 22° … but it is not raining.We catch the subway to Rikugien Gardens. We are lucky as the Gardens offers free tours with an English speaking guide the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month and today is the 1st Sunday of October. We learn that the gardens are over 300 years old and themed around Waka poetry …