Japan: Kyoto

We continue our journey onto city number 2: Kyoto. Osaka can be viewed here.

Formerly the imperial city of Japan, Kyoto exhibits her beautiful history and culture with the 21st century: temples, geisha and astro boy.

Imperial palace grounds, Kyoto

Kinkakuji temple

Ryoanji temple

Kiyomizudera temple

Philosopher’s Walk

Reflections

Pontocho, Kamo river

Downtown Kyoto, Shijo

Kyoto station interchange

The daily grind home

Preparing the evening meal, Kitaoji

Round and round we go, kaiten sushi

Sleeping out tonight

Astro boy, Kyoto station