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Touring Japan - Part 2

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mrmin123 *
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Korea (South)2971 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-28 17:48:48
September 10 2011 14:06 GMT
#1
[ part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 | part 8 | part 9 | part 10 ]


Day 2
After waking up bright and early I set off for Arashiyama. I initially got on the wrong bus (it was headed for the general Arashiyama area, but not Tenryuji, my goal), but a Japanese mother and daughter who also happened to be on the bus helped me find the right stop and transfer. Neither of them spoke English, and communication was mainly done via pointing and waving on a map.

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Man, Japanese people are so cool

I entered Tenryuji expecting it to be super lame, but it ended up being one of the more enjoyable temples I've been to. The garden was beautiful, and numerous little paths allowed for some exploration. I probably spent a good hour or so just relaxing there.

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Part of Tenryuji's expansive garden

After Tenryuji, I walked through the bamboo grove next to it and set off to find Gio-ji. I got a bit lost on the way there, but after wandering into numerous 'No trespassing' and 'Do not enter' roadblocks, as well as another cemetery, I managed to reach my destination. It was a small temple, but it was quite serene inside. They also had this little white cat sleeping by the exit.

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Everybody loves cats

Gio-ji was indeed a bit out of the way, but I felt it was worth the detour. After a long trek back to Tenryuji I moseyed on over to the Togetsukyo bridge which, unfortunately, just didn't look that spectacular at this time of year. Regardless, my feet were killing me so I took a break by the river before heading back to Kyoto station.

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Lonely Planet states that Kyoto Station is "an attraction in its own right," and they weren't kidding. 15 stories filled with restaurants and cafes, numerous open-roof decks, and a skywalk on the 11th floor meant plenty of things to explore.

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Climbing those far escalators with the sun beating down at you actually sort of sucks.

After returning to my host Katsuya's place, we headed out to get dinner. Katsuya took me to a a ramen restaurant named Ippudo. I was suprised when I was told that it was a chain restaurant, because it was probably one of the best Japanese-style ramen I've ever had (which isn't saying much, now that I think about it).

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Yum

After our meal Katsuya and I headed home to have beer. Or rather, a beer. Katsuya claimed his tolerance was really low and he wasn't kidding; he was glowing after one can.


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more pictures in my ever-growing japan 2011 flickr set


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Translator태양은 묘지위에 붉게 떠오르고 / 한낮에 찌는 더위는 나의 시련 일찌라!
Suc
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Australia1569 Posts
September 10 2011 14:22 GMT
#2
Great blog, the really nice pictures breaking up the small amounts of text makes for a good reading experience. I think you have the wrong caption below the kimono picture.

Looks like you had/are having an amazing time.
Taekwon
Profile Joined May 2010
United States8155 Posts
September 10 2011 14:26 GMT
#3
Incredible! I'm hoping to study abroad there!
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acgFork
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada397 Posts
September 10 2011 14:31 GMT
#4
Wow, some really nice pics man. Makes me want to go to Japan even more now
acgFork 208
mrmin123 *
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Korea (South)2971 Posts
September 10 2011 14:31 GMT
#5
On September 10 2011 23:22 Suc wrote:
Great blog, the really nice pictures breaking up the small amounts of text makes for a good reading experience. I think you have the wrong caption below the kimono picture.

Looks like you had/are having an amazing time.

Ah, thanks for catching that! That's what happens when you just copy-paste shit everywhere. :F
Translator태양은 묘지위에 붉게 떠오르고 / 한낮에 찌는 더위는 나의 시련 일찌라!
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
42381 Posts
September 10 2011 15:49 GMT
#6
On September 10 2011 23:22 Suc wrote:
Great blog, the really nice pictures breaking up the small amounts of text makes for a good reading experience. I think you have the wrong caption below the kimono picture.

Looks like you had/are having an amazing time.


My words exactly. Fantastic pictures!

Have fun!
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25980 Posts
September 10 2011 15:58 GMT
#7
Yea the Kyoto station is madness. I spent two hours in there just looking around.
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intrigue
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Washington, D.C9933 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-10 16:28:54
September 10 2011 16:27 GMT
#8
oh my god that picture of the ramen. instant mouth watering
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
September 10 2011 16:35 GMT
#9
Looks like a wonderland! Wow, I am so jealous. The country looks absolutely superb and inviting ):
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
September 10 2011 16:44 GMT
#10
I don't know what it is, but there's something really nice about your pictures, you take great photos. I'm also such a sucker for girls in kimonos/yukatas

Yeah I was really surprised at just how big Kyoto station was too, especially with all the floors, to me it was kind of like a shopping center of its own. (I mean the stations in Melbourne are tiny compared to Japan).

Looking forward to your next blog.

btw may I ask what particular camera you're using? I really like your pictures in case you haven't noticed lol
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
September 10 2011 16:57 GMT
#11
Herm. Nice picture :D

(proving that nikon, too, can take good photos)
mrmin123 *
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Korea (South)2971 Posts
September 10 2011 17:04 GMT
#12
I'm really glad you guys like the pictures. :D

And yes, I shoot Nikon. Nikon D40 to be exact; got it second-hand for real cheap. As for lenses I use the Nikon 18-55mm that came with the body with an ass-tastic Zeikos polarizer (it sort of gets the job done, for cheap), a Nikon 55-200mm VR, and a Nikon 35mm prime.
Translator태양은 묘지위에 붉게 떠오르고 / 한낮에 찌는 더위는 나의 시련 일찌라!
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
September 10 2011 17:12 GMT
#13
Not bad.

Looking into cheap secondhand cameras atm. My big problem is I'd like to stay away from in lens AF.
fanta[Rn]
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
Japan2465 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-10 18:28:19
September 10 2011 18:25 GMT
#14
Great pictures, really dig the kimono/yukata girls with their keitai denwas.
I wish I had planned my Arashiyama trip better, Tenryuji's surrounding looks breathtaking.

Edit: lol I just realized that I've actually been there but it was already closed down. I didn't know it was Tenryuji though, just stumbled upon it during my random walk around Arashiyama.
divito
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1213 Posts
September 10 2011 18:46 GMT
#15
Always wanted to go to Japan, this just confirms my desire. And I'm sure a lot of us enjoy the stories and pictures of those who basically make a trip for us too :D really appreciated that you shared this.
Skype: divito7
HaruHaru
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States988 Posts
September 13 2011 06:48 GMT
#16
Great blog! wouldn't mind more pictures in the actual blog.
Long live BroodWar!
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