Sunday, September 10, 2006

More of my Kansai trip











Ryoanji Temple


































From Osaka to Kyoto it only takes 40 mins. by regular train. There are remarkable contrasts between these 2 cities. Kyoto pulls you back to the time of samurai, Osaka is definitely Bladerunner City.
I have been to Kyoto before and this is my second trip, and my second visit to Ryoanji Temple. I am still enthralled by the rock garden, and by Kyoto in general. It was my first time to see Maiko (apprentice geisha), 2 of them crossing the same street I was on, me going the opposite way, and another one in a cafe with a patron.

Spot the Maiko!

























Restaurants along the river were really pricey, but we were lucky to find one that has "happy hour".

No comments: