Monthly Archives: September 2014

Through the Torii Gates of Fushimi to the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku, Kyoto Here I Come

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ben

Kyoto, city of thousands of shrine and temples.  Having seen the Silver Pavilion the day before, it was time to see Kyoto’s crowning jewel: Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion.  Unlike Ginkaku-ji, which was never actually covered in silver, Kinkaku-ji … Continue reading →

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Kyoto Day One – Heian Shrine and the Silver Pavilion

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ben

Arriving in Kyoto I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.  Home to over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, picking exactly what to visit can be quite the challenge.  We stayed at OKI’s Inn, which was fairly centrally located.  Near-by was the … Continue reading →

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Above the Clouds with Mount Fuji

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Ben

Hiking to the top of Mount Fuji was my primary goal when first visiting Japan.  To say it was easy or that it went without a hitch would simply be a lie.  Fuji was tough and my original plan to … Continue reading →

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Tsukiji Fish Market – Just After 9 is the Right Time

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Ben

The Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market – where to even begin??!  It’s such a strange and wonderful place that it should be on the top of the list for anyone visiting Tokyo.  Full of chaos, wonder, and really strange things there is … Continue reading →

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