Bye bye Kyoto and onward to Hiroshima on the Hikari bullet trains. These are slightly slower than the Nozomi but we can use these with the JR Pass we bought in the UK. We took a brief 15 min train … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2015
The Dome posted by the biker daddy. … Continue reading
A wonderful few days in Kyoto, we’ve seen so much and now it’s time to get the Shinkansen to Osaka and then Hiroshina for our next stay at a ryokan (late arrival today due to availability of seats) A goodbye … Continue reading
Today we did a non stop tour of Kyoto. Starting with Kyamizu dera temple, wandering down through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka which are narrow cobbled streets full of shops and restaurants. It was a bit cooler today so easier to amble. … Continue reading
An early(ish) rise this am saw us catch a number of buses to Kiyomizo temple, which is awesome With the fountain of eternal youth (which Mrs Fogg and I sampled 8 years ago, can you get a refund?) Lots of … Continue reading
Here is Kyoto train station, with its spectacular roof. And a couple of chavettes I met on the street Last day in Kyoto before we move on, so a trip to Kiyomizu temple and Fushimi Inari-taisha posted by the biker … Continue reading
Today is easily the hottest day at…… So a 45 minute train ride to Nara to see the rampant killer deer, that bow as you bow and also nip your bum if you don’t feed them fast enough. posted by … Continue reading
Reading the Oil Street visitor book, it advised that the deer of Nara were more violent that the monkeys at the monkey park, stealing handbags and knocking over children. Might be an interesting experience, 4 legs good, 2 legs bad….. … Continue reading
Find cake shop and eat chocolate cake! Tonight we tried a restaurant down the road from where we are staying. It’s a University area so there are plenty of cheap restaurants. Unfortunately cheap does not always mean good. Last night … Continue reading
It is truly wonderful to be back in Kyoto again. We were here 8 years ago and in parts it feels like yesterday. I can tell the Mosquitos have heralded our return with a celebration party- us being the guests … Continue reading