We woke up at 5.30am and went to Kyoto Station.
We went to Sanjusangendo coz we wanted to meet the thousand-handed Kannon (the bodhisattva of mercy and compassion) and her 1000 disciples. I read about their different faces altogether and the Japanese usually look for the face that resembles their own (or of a relative) to make an offering. Anyway, it was too early so it was still closed. Heading back here later on.
So we started with Kiyomizudera first. I've always wanted to go there. We could see the snow already!
On the way back, we had these really really really nice little donuts. They are made of soy beans/soymilk and they were really just the best donuts we've ever had..
Cha Soba
Then of course back to Sanjusangendo (photography not allowed inside)
After that we went to Heian Jingu.
Unfortunately, Nijo Castle was closed starting December 26, exactly when we decided to pay a visit :(
To Arashiyama! I couldn't believe I was actually in the bamboo forest. It was beautiful.
We saw this beautiful pregnant geisha with her companion at a temple in the forest
Along the way we saw Tenryu-ji and we couldn't pass up the chance. We felt lucky to be there.
Next stop is Osaka. We checked in to Hotel TOYO, not really a hotel more like a backpackers hostel for travellers. The old men (different shifts) at the reception were all very friendly. The place looked really old but in a very nice way, and it got a bit cold during the night.
Dotonbori!
We had McD!!!!!
Sublime...
This is a restaurant!
Then to Umeda!
Pachinko parlour
Back to TOYO around 10pm.
At least we still had those leg warmers!
End of Day 4.
Lee Jun Ki stopped right here with his bicycle in Virgin Snow... :")
On the way back, we had these really really really nice little donuts. They are made of soy beans/soymilk and they were really just the best donuts we've ever had..
Cha Soba
Then of course back to Sanjusangendo (photography not allowed inside)
After that we went to Heian Jingu.
Unfortunately, Nijo Castle was closed starting December 26, exactly when we decided to pay a visit :(
To Arashiyama! I couldn't believe I was actually in the bamboo forest. It was beautiful.
We saw this beautiful pregnant geisha with her companion at a temple in the forest
Along the way we saw Tenryu-ji and we couldn't pass up the chance. We felt lucky to be there.
Next stop is Osaka. We checked in to Hotel TOYO, not really a hotel more like a backpackers hostel for travellers. The old men (different shifts) at the reception were all very friendly. The place looked really old but in a very nice way, and it got a bit cold during the night.
Dotonbori!
We had McD!!!!!
Sublime...
This is a restaurant!
Then to Umeda!
Pachinko parlour
Back to TOYO around 10pm.
At least we still had those leg warmers!
End of Day 4.
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