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Photo of the cute purple box shaped engine/carriage on the Randen Tram Line in Kyoto

Best Temples in Kyoto to visit on the historical Randen Tram

March 25, 2019 By Jan Robinson 12 Comments

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Kyoto is Japan’s cultural capital and hugely popular with both local and overseas visitors. And why not, with a staggering line-up of some 1600 traditional temples on offer? It’s not difficult to choose a Kyoto temple to visit, but it’s best to put some thought into the process, especially if time is limited. When choosing …

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Filed Under: Japan, Temples and Mosques, Trains

Kyoto Train Station Merry Xmas

Kyoto Train Station and Christmas

December 2, 2016 By Jan Robinson 18 Comments

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Although only one in two million Japanese are Christians, the Festive Season is not overlooked in Japan.  In fact anything involving the national sport of shopping, is embraced with gusto and Christmas with it’s shining lights, trees, gifts and ornaments is enjoyed as a cultural event. [pinit] I was particularly transfixed by the decorations for …

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Filed Under: Destination, Japan, Trains

Ishiyama-dera Red Umbrella

Ishiyama-dera Temple at Otsu for Autumn Foliage Japan

November 25, 2016 By Jan Robinson 7 Comments

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We were introduced to Ishiyama-dera Temple near Lake Biwa Japan by our Japanese friend Reiko. She collected us from the train station and took us to Dinner in a Japanese Home. but first the temple. It is situated in Otsu, the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, on the south-western shores of Lake Biwa. The temple …

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Filed Under: Japan, Temples and Mosques

Dinner in a Japanese Home

Dinner in a Japanese Home

November 17, 2016 By Jan Robinson 28 Comments

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Because Japanese homes are so intimate in size, entertaining traditionally takes place at a restaurant or bar. Therefore we were surprised and pleased to be invited for dinner at the home of our friend’s mother, who lived in a prefecture close to Kyoto. Our hosts seemed as excited for us to be in their home as …

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Arashiyama Bamboo

Budget Kyoto and The Bamboo Forest at Arashiyama

March 19, 2015 By Jan Robinson 30 Comments

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The best things in life and travel are free. Marty and I are not averse to spending money on experiences and there are plenty of ways to do so Kyoto, but there are many budget options as well. Shrines are free to visit – even the amazing Orange Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha and provide an …

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Filed Under: Destination, Japan

Nara Kasuga Taisha lanterns

Lines of Japanese Lanterns at Nara Japan

February 20, 2015 By Jan Robinson 20 Comments

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You might think that spending two weeks in a country is not long to absorb the culture, but it was long enough for us to realise that Japanese people like all things precise – like the lines of Japanese Lanterns at Nara Japan.  This love of precision extends to temple trees that receive delicately manicures …

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Filed Under: Japan, Temples and Mosques

Nara Daibutsu Great Buddha

Deer and Daibutsu self guided Nara Walk

February 12, 2015 By Jan Robinson 29 Comments

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Nara is a pretty town not far from both Kyoto and Osaka. It is knows as the first permanent capital of Japan and today is a beautiful town full of historic lanterns, fabulous temples and a great place to take a self guided Nara Walk. History of Nara When Japan came under imperial control way …

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Filed Under: Japan, Self Guided Walking Tours, Temples and Mosques, Wildlife

Arashyama Ravine

Hozugawa River at Arashiyama Kyoto

February 5, 2015 By Jan Robinson 23 Comments

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Arriving by train we followed the flow of people to a vast marshalling area beside the river.  While the area was practically empty in mid-November the thought of it overflowing with people was incredible. Arashiyama at the base of the Arashiyama mountains in Western Kyoto is well known for it’s rather small but impressive bamboo forest. However it is the …

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