Asia 2010: Kyoto & Nara

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Itinerary for Kyoto (base of operations was the Hana Hostel Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan [Google Maps]):

2010/09/22 – Arrival in Kyoto (on the Shinkansen from Hiroshima); Walking Kyoto
2010/09/23 – Fushimi Inari-taisha
2010/09/24 – Nara
2010/09/25 – Departure for Tokyo (on the Shinkansen)

On the Shinkansen to Kyoto... [2010/09/22 - Hiroshima] — On the Shinkansen to Kyoto…

The Hana Hostel Kyoto. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Hana Hostel Kyoto] — The Hana Hostel Kyoto.

A lot less space than we had in Osaka. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Hana Hostel Kyoto] — A lot less space than we had in Osaka.

Walking around Kyoto, looking at temples. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto] — Walking around Kyoto, looking at temples.

And here we have Nishi Hongwanji... [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Nishi Hongwanji] — And here we have Nishi Hongwanji…

...which is the head temple... [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Nishi Hongwanji] — …which is the head temple…

...of the Jodo Shinshu school. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Nishi Hongwanji] — …of the Jodo Shinshu school.

Jodo Shinsu aka 'The True Essence of Pure Last Buddhist Teaching'. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Nishi Hongwanji] — Jodo Shinsu aka ‘The True Essence of Pure Last Buddhist Teaching’.

At home all that stuff is underground. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto] — At home all that stuff is underground.

Another BOSS vending machine and me & yet another interesting drink. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto] — Another BOSS vending machine and me & yet another interesting drink.

Kyoto Tower at night. End of Day 1. [2010/09/22 - Kyoto/Kyoto Tower] — Kyoto Tower at night. End of Day 1.

Off to visit Fushimi Inari-taisha. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Off to visit Fushimi Inari-taisha.

Torii, toriis and more toriis. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Torii, toriis and more toriis. [2010/09/23 – Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha]

Maybe next time we could take a count and calculate the torii value/sqm. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Maybe next time we could take a count and calculate the torii value/sqm.

Checking out the bamboo... [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Checking out the bamboo…

...and maybe trying to take some home with us. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — …and maybe trying to take some home with us.

Found a new one: Coffee Jelly. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Found a new one: Coffee Jelly.

Almost at the top. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Almost at the top.

Seems like cats and foxes are in charge here. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Seems like cats and foxes are in charge here.

Finally made it to the top... [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Finally made it to the top…

...and of course they have a vending machine there. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — …and of course they have a vending machine there.

Found: Giant Gold Buddha. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto/Fushimi Inari-taisha] — Found: Giant Gold Buddha.

And then it's back into the city for dinner. End of Day 2. [2010/09/23 - Kyoto] — And then it’s back into the city for dinner. End of Day 2.

Last day in Kyoto. Time to visit Nara. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — Last day in Kyoto. Time to visit Nara.

The deer is out to get you. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — The deer is out to get you.

Pauline and the map-eating deer. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — Pauline and the map-eating deer.

The Yellow Horde arrives (Nara is seriously overrun with tourists). [2010/09/24 - Nara] — The Yellow Horde arrives (Nara is seriously overrun with tourists).

They are followed by the Red Horde. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — They are followed by the Red Horde.

Not even monks are safe from begging deer. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — Not even monks are safe from begging deer.

'The Historic Monuments of Nara' are yet another UNESCO World Heritage site. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — ‘The Historic Monuments of Nara’ are yet another UNESCO World Heritage site.

I am watching you...is what he's saying. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — I am watching you…is what he’s saying.

At least the deer don't seem to be interested in coffee. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — At least the deer don’t seem to be interested in coffee.

Is the cat for sale too? [2010/09/24 - Nara] — Is the cat for sale too?

You give them one map and they will never leave you alone. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — You give them one map and they will never leave you alone.

One last temple and then it's back to Kyoto. [2010/09/24 - Nara] — One last temple and then it’s back to Kyoto.

One last ride on the Shinkansen...to Tokyo. [2010/09/25 - Kyoto/JR Kyoto Station] — One last ride on the Shinkansen…to Tokyo.

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