Posted by: lizzystravels on: September 23, 2009
Let’s take a break from the trip.
Lately I have been updating the blog with all the adventures from my trip to Kyoto and Osaka, but there are many other events that have been going on in since I came back from the trip that I thought, why not take a break?
My friend Ty bought [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: September 16, 2009
During my third day in Kyoto I visited Ginkaku-Ji and Eikando Zenrin-Ji Temple.
Ginkaku-Ji (not to be confused with Kinkaku-Ji) is also one of Kyoto’s main attractions. This used to be a villa, and translates as ‘Silver Pavilion,’ but is actually not covered in silver and now it has been converted into a temple.
Once again the [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: September 10, 2009
Kyoto Day 2.
During my second day in Kyoto I decided to visit the 2 places that I had been looking forward to seeing for quite a while; Kinkaku-Ji and Ryoan-Ji.
Kinkaku-Ji is the famous Golden Temple and one of Japan’s best-known sights. The original building dates back to 1397, but it was burned to the ground [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: September 9, 2009
Kyoto Day 1
I’ve been trying to think of the best way to update the blog with my trip to Kyoto and Osaka and I think the best way to do so is to go day by day so I can give you detailed explanations. Don’t want to miss ANYTHING!
On my first day in Kyoto I [...]