May 2
We traveled from Kobe to Kyoto for the day and experienced a lovely transition from new Japan to old. We went from the monorail, to a railway, and then to a subway before we walked around the ancient Nijo Castle. It was originally built in 1605 and contains the Honmaru and Ninomaru Palaces. We walked on a Nightingale floor and enjoyed the lovely squeaking sound we made as we toured the palace. The gardens were exquisite and the spring flowers were in bloom. The rock work was incredible considering when the walls and buildings were constructed. It must have been a magical time in Japanese history when the shoguns lived in these wonderful palaces.
Another stop was the Chion-in temple where we enjoyed the lovely stairs and hills of this large and gorgeous complex. The ancient cemetery was beautiful and peaceful. I think this was one of my favorite places in Kyoto because it was good to see so many local people enjoying their day off at such a spiritual place.
We traveled from Kobe to Kyoto for the day and experienced a lovely transition from new Japan to old. We went from the monorail, to a railway, and then to a subway before we walked around the ancient Nijo Castle. It was originally built in 1605 and contains the Honmaru and Ninomaru Palaces. We walked on a Nightingale floor and enjoyed the lovely squeaking sound we made as we toured the palace. The gardens were exquisite and the spring flowers were in bloom. The rock work was incredible considering when the walls and buildings were constructed. It must have been a magical time in Japanese history when the shoguns lived in these wonderful palaces.
Another stop was the Chion-in temple where we enjoyed the lovely stairs and hills of this large and gorgeous complex. The ancient cemetery was beautiful and peaceful. I think this was one of my favorite places in Kyoto because it was good to see so many local people enjoying their day off at such a spiritual place.
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