We stayed two nights in Kyoto, very little for a city so beautiful. We should be there at least four or five days, but for reasons of route and time you have to give up some hits do not lose any more seats. When I began to study the itinerary of the trip I entered Kyoto as a must, but never imagined it to be so great. We had to choose what to visit, and with the movement (long) bus and the heat suffered more than in other cities, was definitely the most tiring of the stages.
The station is ultra-modern, a bit 'in contrast with a city that maintains a very traditional appearance. I read that in the station restaurant food is very good but unfortunately we have not had time to try it. In exchange, the banquet with the stamp was in plain sight near the exit (in other stations was not so easy to find).
The stamp of JR Kyoto Station
One day was completely dedicated to the famous monuments, the choice shrines was difficult to see and maybe completely wrong for two reasons:
- decide to see the Golden Pavilion and the Inari Shrine on the same day makes no hope of having more time to introduce a third visit since the extremes are opposite the city;
- choose famous places like the Golden Pavilion is to immerse yourself in the crowd of tourists (Italians, French, English) that is: anything but spiritual experience ...
Still, I just chose these goals and even though it was a grind, I can say that it was worth it.
To go by bus should make the day pass
(Cost 500 yen)
As I said in the post travel the Golden Pavilion seemed more attractive in photos that do not live. And even now that I think about all the photos are spectacular. Yet there I had the same feeling, maybe the mass of tourists has taken a little 'magic, or maybe the tiredness made me see things in a strange way, who knows ...
The brochure of the Golden Pavilion
The entrance ticket costs 500 yen
(and a beautiful souvenir!)
photo with the face of doubt in beautiful environment!
From the Golden Pavilion we went to the Ryoanji Temple, because it is close (10 minute walk, but there is also the coach if the crowd does not scare you) that has been recommended more than anything else for a tempura restaurant that is located within the park. Too bad the restaurant was only open to groups who had booked, but in any case we were not so sure it was the right place ... then we have given up and opted for a tempura dinner belt sushi!
Returning to the Ryoanji Temple, admission is free if you want to walk in the park (there is a very nice pond full of lotus flowers), but to see the "Rock Garden" have to pay 500 yen. We must remove their shoes before stepping on the wooden platform and leave the shelves, then finally you get to the Zen garden.
The ticket for the Rock Garden
The brochure of the Ryoanji Temple
Map of Ryoanji Temple
To get to Fushimi Inari Shrine we had to cross throughout the city, go back to Kyoto Station and take the train to Inari. We have spent over an hour. The sanctuary is located just outside the station, and like almost all the temples do not pay any entry (optionally you make offers, perhaps to write and hang a votive tablet).
Despite being famous was almost deserted, probably the time (late afternoon) was right for a visit almost lonely. It 'great, you walk through the red torii along paths that seem to never end. Really fascinating, even if at some point may seem a bit 'scary as it seems to be a maze like "The Shining"! I found a video that gives an idea, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k63DA80AvHU&feature=related
The red Torii Shrine Fushimi Inari
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