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21 months ago
Lived in Kyoto for a year. It’s a great place, especially for young people. Would love to go back and live there longer.
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 "Kyoto is the Japan that we imagine, without all the neon, a keeper of culture."
How I did it: We went in late July, early August, right after the end of the rainy season. I told my friend that we were going to Kyoto (we were living in Tokyo at the time) and she said that we were crazy to go in the summer and that no person in their right mind would go in the summer. It's way too hot. We went anyway. She was right, it was hot. Some days it hit the upper 90s and you do a lot of walking in the heat. But, I have to say, I thought it was the best time to go. There was nobody there. We could walk into a temple and there wouldn't be throngs of people around. We had the whole place to ourselves. We visited about 2 a day. I'm sure you could do more if so inclined. We dealt with the heat by carrying around ice from the hotel... sounds weird, but it is like air conditioning. And a bonus in the summer is the soft cream (soft serve) they sell at almost every temple. Lessons & tips: We booked through JR tourism office located in the JR station, but if you have a rail pass, then it's easy. We stayed at the Kyoto Grand Hotel in Kyoto station. Very very nice hotel, very comfortable beds, but very pricey. I'd look for a ryokan instead.. It would add to the whole experience. |
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How I did it: Because i am living in Kanto, so it take a long way to got to Kyoto, take the train from Osaka, then bought a Free day bus ticket, the tour of Kyoto was begin!Kinkakuji(the tample of Gold) is wonderful, nijyojyo(The castle) was worthy to go too, but i think Kiyomizudera(The Tample of water or any what, i am not sure about it's english name) was not so interesting.well, that is all, you can't expect more in one day. Read how I did it…
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Hiro Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ in Kyoto)
1 year ago
I went to Kyoto today. Had a dinner at Hiro Japanese BBQ in Kiyamochi, Kyoto. I liked the taste. The staffs were polite and well trained. Tried BBQ, Beef Sashimi, Reimen noodle. It’s worth to visit. I found a web site showing good pictures.
Autumn in Kyoto
3 years ago
is breathtaking. Visit the garden at Koto-In, a subtemple of Daitoku-ji, in the north. Visit Tofuku-ji. Wander along the riverside path at night bathed in the city light. Ride randomly around the city on a bike. Go to the kimono museum. Stay at “Tour Club” – cheap, well located and great atmosphere.
take your time. have no agenda. let the city show you itself.
It's a must!!!
3 years ago
Next destination is Kyoto!!!!
I want to see all the temples…and plus…lots of ppl said it’s one of the most beautiful place ever!!!
Envy you all who’s been there!!! Hehehehe… :p
