The Sky Garden...

The Sky Garden...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu Tasnaphun

Well tomorrow is ODAIBA and the GUNDAM Green Project! So off to bed! I leave this entry short with a picture from the Sky Garden overlooking Kyoto Station! So go look in the KYOTO FOLDER for the final batch of pics! Cause tomorrow it's back to JAPAN FOLDER for updates!

The Gates...

Perspective 2
Originally uploaded by Tasayu Tasnaphun

We never made it up to the very top lol. Time was running out and we were losing light. But we got so many neat pictures and as far up as we did go I can say the gates never ended. Now headed off to eat at the Kyoto Station Sky Garden what a day~ Pictures will be uploaded in the KYOTO FOLDER. After this it's back to Tokyo!

Inari Line Stop...

Inari Line Stop...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu Tasnaphun

Shinkansen back to Kyoto and headed towards the Inari Shrine, To see the many many many Gates. Can't stress enough how awesome the JR Rail Pass! This will probably be the last day of photos for the KYOTO FOLDER! So Check em out!

Crossing Gion...

Crossing Gion...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Back at James' place and a bit tired but, since we have the JR Rail Pass, I think we're gonna go back to Kyoto one more time for a day trip! Nara was a bust due to weather so tomorrow holds the Inari Shrine! Good night and stay tuned, todays pictures are uploaded of course in the KYOTO FOLDER!

Miko at Jishu-Jinja...

Miko at Jishu-Jinja...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Breaking before heading to Gion, Eating some Ichigo Milk Kakikori, got some fabulous images of the temples today and as the weather cools down, looking forward to seeing Kyoto during magic hour! Bought so many things here and once again ended up with more things to carry! So to see today's outing so far go check the KYOTO FOLDER! I now leave the image of this Miko at Jishu-Jinja!

Path to Sky Garden...

Path to Sky Garden...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Stuff is stashed in the coin locker, and now off to Sanjūsangendō. Just wanted to blast post this cool image ok Kyoto station for all to see.! I also posted some pics during the ride here as well which you can check in the KYOTO FOLDER!

Tasayu Tasnaphun 様...

Tasayu Tasnaphun 様...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Checking out of the Ryokan I almost forgot to show you how the place welcomes it's guest, With a hand written sign! Well since checkout is at 11am, gonna head out to Kyoto Station to use one of the many accessible coin lockers so that we can travel easier! So for now if you haven't seen the KYOTO FOLDER yet check it out! Today's hit list is Sanjūsangendō, Ginkaku-Ji and Shopping in Gion.

Late Night Bus...

Late Night Bus...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Having a Day Pass for the Kyoto Bus System paid off greatly! But what I find interesting in Kyoto is you board the bus first in the back and pay as you get off. Which is interesting because if it was NYC man o man. Think I'll hit the onsen again before bed, and get ready for tomorrow! The pic of the moment is this empty late night bus the rest? Go to my KYOTO FOLDER on Flickr

Traditional Tastes...

Traditional Tastes...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Finally checked in and uploaded some great shots, but before we head back out again I'll leave you with this great image from the Temple, I love seeing people still interested in the old ways... Going to eat at BIKKURI DONKEY (I love that place)! Then Gion at Night! On a side note, the public bath here is nice and the in itself is AWESOME you can see a pic HERE! Well off to food and more fun! Today's pics are posted in the KYOTO FOLDER on Flickr

Modern Day Monk...

Modern Day Monk...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Heading Up Kiyomizu-Dera I caught this great image of this Monk standing timelessly chanting away. And I could swear this this the same Monk from when I was here a few years ago (Have to dig back through old photos later). The weather is nice with passing drizzles... Have all my gear on me until we check in at 4PM.

I've got some great shots so far and of course you can find them in my KYOTO FOLDER on Flickr.

Always On Time...

Always On Time...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

I'll have to admit the Shinkansen is smooth and fast, and the JR Rail Pass hooks you up good, tho I do recommend not being seated in a smoking car! (Tickets for early departure only had that left). In any case the ride down was great and due to tired-ness missed seeing Fuji-san. Today's plan is simple, Check in to the Ryokan and Head to Kiyomizu Temple! Since Kyoto will be big I decided to create a KYOTO FOLDER on my Flickr Site! So for these next few days go there!