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| Kyoto Tower |
After an entire day spent in this incredibly beautiful city, I'm convinced that even a week there wouldn't be enough to experience the fullness of the ancient temples, steel and glass skyscrapers, and rolling mountains all mixed in together. Kyoto, located just a 45 minute train-ride away, probably has something for everyone, with all the history, shopping, museums, etc. sprawling all over the place.
Molly, Natalie and I bought a bus ticket and explored the underground mall, Kyoto tower, and the breath-takingly picturesque Arashiyama (Arashi mountain). We wanted to go to Kinkakujin temple too, but we ran out of time, and I'm sure we'll visit again. We ate some delicious food, were lucky enough to find two impromptu tour guides (who were heading to Arashiyama the same time we were) and took some amazing pictures. The full day made us exhausted beyond all reason, but really happy.
Prepare for a super long entry... But mostly just a bunch of awesome pictures.
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| Kyoto Station is super crowded |
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| Geisha statue in the Tower |
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| View of a nearby temple through the Kyoto Tower binoculars |
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| More Kyoto from Kyoto Tower |
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| Rice Field! |
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| Arashiyama |
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| More Arashiyama (and the next bunch of pics) |
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| This restaurant in Arashiyama had meals for $100 - $200 o_O |
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| The puppies liked us :3 |
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| Okonomiyaki! A yummy pancake that is placed on a grill and you eat it as you prepare it |
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| A Buddhist graveyard at the end of a beautiful Bamboo grove (which was too dark for my camera to do it justice :c ) |
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Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. Japan is so aesthetically pleasing. What's the weather like there now? I miss you!
ReplyDeleteIt's still warm, but the nights are cool. I miss you too gorgeousface :] I hope you're not killing yourself running around all crazy at msu
ReplyDeletenice pictures; they make me homesick for Nippon!!
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P.S. your dad shared the url for your site. Enjoy your time there.
Thanks Mr. Krise :] Someday we can share stories about our Japan travels.
ReplyDeleteThat molly girl has a murderous look in her eye in the okonomiyaki picture. Isn't she a terrifying roomate?
ReplyDeleteo anonymous, she was disappointed that her face wasnt creepier actually. she enjoys the whole scary look.
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