A Day in OsakaOsaka CastleAnother warm sunny day. Being October, I brought alot of fall clothes thinking it would be cooler. I only threw in a few summer things at the last minute so I’m often feeling overdressed for the weather.We head out by subway to Osaka Castle. We walk through a pleasant park to get there.The castle is a 1931 reconstruction of the original that had burnt down …
Deer in Nara to Night Life in OkasaGoodbye Kyoto We had an early traditional breakfast at our ryokan/hotel before heading with our luggage to the Kyoto train station.Morning Snacks in NaraUpon arrival in Nara we check our bags in storage and I buy a green tea ice cream…yes I know it’s only 10:15am.We check out a very popular mochi store and watch them make them. Of course we buy some. Kasuga …
Kyoto- A Day in and Around the CityThe Golden Temple Another bright, sunny and warm day. Yeah!It’s been humid here and no matter what I do, my hair gets frizzy.We have another large traditional Japanese breakfast… different than yesterday. We head out on the subway and then take the bus to Kinkakuji Temple aka the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is very pretty surrounded by water and rocky islands. It …
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 …