Food, friends, shrines, and geishas
Japan – Day 11: Kiyomizu & Osaka
Japan – Day 10: Kyoto
From the Philosopher’s Walk to the 10,000 torii of Fushimi Inari – with taiyaki in between!
Japan – Day 9: City Hopping
Sayonara, Tokyo; Konnichiwa, Kyoto!
Japan – Day 5: Asakusa
Cats, partying, incredible food… welcome to Friday in Japan!
A Taste of Japan: Nighttime Shrines
I only have a few more of these highlights before I get into the real meat of our trip. This week has understandably been busy catching up from our vacation and preparing for another over Thanksgiving. I know you’re anxious for the full daily accounts, but I’m afraid I’ll have to tease you for just a short while longer…
When you visit Japan, unless you try explicitly not to, you’re bound to wind up at a few shrines. Fortunately, that’s ok, as every one is unique in their own way. If you really want to mix it up, try visiting them after dark. Check to make sure they’re accessible after hours, but if they are, this can provide a great opportunity to beat a lot of the crowds at some of the more popular destinations. (more…)
A Taste of Japan: Shrines
It’s difficult to visit Japan without tripping over at least a dozen shrines and temples. While most of the Japanese population wouldn’t consider themselves particularly religious, many practice the standard rituals of visiting shrines, saying a prayer, and drawing fortunes. The young go hoping for favorable test scores or new love; others simply wish for good luck and good health.
