Tag: Kyoto
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The Philosopher’s Path 哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi
Where to begin? Kyoto on this autumn day was quite wonderful. The leaves are beginning to turn and the weather is perfect for this five hour walk. But first a catch up on yesterday evening. The Gion area where I’m based is in a conservation area and retains much of old Kyoto; narrow lanes with…
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Back in Kyoto for some proper sightseeing and a Shunga exhibition
I left a sunny Okoyama and caught the train to Kyoto. Arriving before I could check in I dumped my bags at the hostel (very comfortable) and set off for an initial stroll. I’m in the rather nice Gion district and the hostel is surrounded by antique shops selling beautiful work as well as craft…
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A day in Kyoto
I was woken at 5.45 by a fellow dorm mate who could not open the dorm electronic lock! Never mind … I wanted to enjoy this full day in Kyoto so had booked an early tour of the shogun’s palace at Nojo Castle and the Imperial palace. As Kyoto was the capital of Japan until…
Escape to myself 