Kyoto’s Heian Shinto Shrine
The Tor-ii Gate marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine. These markers will be found in many places around Japan … Continue reading Kyoto’s Heian Shinto Shrine
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Kyoto Nijo Castle
One of seventeen UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto, this was the showpiece of the Tokugawa shogunate. Building began in … Continue reading Kyoto Nijo Castle
Kyoto Golden Pavilion
KinKaKuji is a Zen Buddhist Temple. Formerly called Rokuonji, it was the retirement villa of shogun Askikaga Yoshimitsu. He bequeathed … Continue reading Kyoto Golden Pavilion
Road to Kyoto
From the Port of Osaka, it is about a ninety-minute drive to Kyoto via expressway. For our comfort, the driver … Continue reading Road to Kyoto
Kyoto After Hours
Last night was the first and only night on this cruise that the ship stays in port after sunset. It … Continue reading Kyoto After Hours
