Day 15: Temples

Kyoto, to me is where you go to see temples and get a quick taste of the more traditional side of Japan. I can't remember the name of this temple, but the journey to get there and actually find it was just as entertaining as the place itself.


Where you wash your hands and the statues. Each one represents something. I forget what.




The ladle



That fountain overlooks this cemetary




There is a significance to all the statues, I forget what though.








There's a name for these fancy types of arrangements, and I can't remember what it's called. I wanted to see a lot more of them, but this is the only one I got to see during the trip. Next time I'll be sure to see more. It's strange but the composition of these things are really quite extraordinary if you pay close attention.




Sun is out, so it's black and white :)




Much better light in the shade. This bamboo trail led to the water fountain in the first image.




Looking back before leaving. Light was pretty harsh, but I still like this one for some reason.

Day 14: Dinner and a stroll

One of the hardest things to do in Japan is find a place to eat. Not because there aren't plenty of choices, but rather, a lot of the establishments sell the same thing and it's hard to tell which one is the best.



Soba tower




Seasonal assortment




Cool fountain




Personal eating stations for McDonalds




Good night!

Day 14: Kyoto Tower

I think for me the best thing about going back to Kyoto Tower was that it felt familiar. The entrance was different and they had done a lot of renovations to the hotel below in the several years that I had been away. But of course, the view was largely the same.



Those telescopes to me are always a waste of money. Here was my first pic of them:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/akim_hobo/123478501/in/set-72157604303381201/



It is a rare moment in Japan when you can have a clear view of just one person. I stood here for quite a while wishing that everybody would go away and that the classy gentleman wouldn't.




One of the many views




Looks like a video game




Love how clean this looks. I don't even think I tilted and it still looks miniature due to the vibrant colours and how clean Kyoto is in general.




I remember we were thinking of finding out where this rooftop party/dinner was and trying to eat there. Should have.




If I were to try and describe Japan in a simple photo. This would do nicely.




The view from the outside.