I have returned to Japan this month and decided to visit the old capitol of Kyoto. I went to Kyoto once 17 years ago, it's always been a place I've wanted to return to. The last time I went there I was pushing a baby cart. Kyoto has many National Treasures and World Heritage Sites. It's the place everyone must visit if they come to Japan. It's such a beautiful city, especially in autumn and spring with its many gardens.

Kiyomizu Temple





Yasaka Shrine



One thing I don't like about the modern world are all these wires.

Scary booby monsters asking for money.

Ryoanji Temple. This is my favorite place, it's a very famous rock garden. Unfortunately the temple was under reconstruction.

Giant Tori in front of the MOMAK (Museum Of Modern Art, Kyoto)

If you saw the movie "Memoirs Of A Geisha" you might remember the little girl running through this pathway of gates.

How not to use a squat toilet.

The bamboo forest.

We stopped to have tea and this cat next to me never moved the whole time I was there.

Nijo Castle. The art work was amazing in this castle, over 3000 painting on the walls, doors and ceilings. No cameras allowed.

In Kyoto station there were some beautiful Christmas decorations.

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