Japan Day 6 - Kyoto (Nishi Market, Nijo Castle, Gion)

Its exploring Kyoto time! Very reluctantly got up and get out of our inn (Crossroads Inn) to go find food. First went to Nishi Market. There were so many things to eat, see and buy! I regretted not getting another stick of Tuna sashimi.

After that we went to the Nijo Castle. The weather was really sunny btw, I nearly melted. It is cooling with the wind but the sun totally burned me...the view at the castle is quite great...

We then went back to Gion to experience it in the sunlight as we only saw it at night yesterday...

Ended the night early to pack for our early bus to Takayama the next day...

Japan Day 4 - Hiroshima to Kyoto

I missed the update as i was nursing a sore throat. We left Hiroshima in a drizzle and was informed that the weather will head up to Kyoto. And it did. Kyoto was quite gloomy when we arrived.

As were not able to check in upon arrival at Kyoto, we put our bags in storage and went on foot to makan and jalan. We went to two temples, Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji on foot. (Both temples are really near where we are staying right now at Kyoto).

Then we slowly made out way to our one night accommodation which was very near to Kinkakuji temple and Ryoanji Temple. The accommodation is a bit run down but the location was great.

Got myself some sore throat pills and turned in early.

Not much pictures, but it will do...

Japan Day 5 - Kyoto (Kinkakuji Temple and Gion)

Today's area of visit are temples and Gion. The Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Temple are really near to where we are staying.  The day itself was rather gloomy...after these two places, we head back to JR Kyoto station, deposited our bags and ate lunch. Guess what we ate? Korean food! It was because the line was shorter. The other restaurants were practically full.

After that, we made our way to the ever famous Tofuku-ji Temple. We didn't manage to finish the whole course. And risked to check into a very quaint guesthouse, Crossroads. It is located smack in the neighborhood.

After that we went to Gion. We were hoping to catch the walking tour but we were late. Instead we caught the geisha show where they showed their traditional Chado, comedy sketch, puppet show and more.

We ended the night by eating Japanese BBQ.

Let the pictures begin...

Japan Day 3 - Hiroshima Castle + Laundry day

Today was supposed to be a not too taxing trip. With all the hill climbing we did yesterday, my legs wanna patah already. Our itinerary for today was Hiroshima Castle Tower and the Peace Memorial Park. The weather was awesome, with the sun shining brightly (a bit too much for my liking but there's nothing an umbrella can't fix) with a slight breeze.

And since this is our last night at Hiroshima, it is laundry night for us. And unfortunately for me, I developed some cough and a bit of flu. So I'm gonna nurse it by turning in early today. Here's the pictures for the day!

Japan Day 2 - Miyajima

Lots of walking and hiking at Miyajima today...but the view is splendid and so is the weather! Let the pictures do the talking...