Monday, May 05, 2008

Kiyomizu buried green


Kiyomizu buried green
Originally uploaded by shoko.
On the next day, we visited Kiyomizu in fresh green. It was very hot day even in May. In the morning, we went to 33-gendo, where hundreds of statues of Buddha are installed, (unfortunately, photo restricted), it was really overwhelming. Bu-bu-du-ke.

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Guggenheim Art!?


Guggenheim Art!?
Originally uploaded by shoko.
At Tenryu-ji, famous temple at Arashiyama, Kyoto ,we met great "DARUMA" picture at the entrance. Even though it may be drawn in old days, it appeals us beyond hundreds of ages.

Of course, its garden is also breathtakingly beautiful. Though it was unbelievable, we stayed almost half of this afternoon in the room of temple just looking at the garden.

RANDEN ~Kyoto local train~


RANDEN ~Kyoto local train~
Originally uploaded by shoko.
In the vacation called "Golden", regular members of my trip came to Kyoto, Arashiyama. Since Kyoto has alternative face of tradition, I'd never come to Arashiyama area yet, so this was the first time to get on Randen.

Buying on-the-go cuisine at Kyoto station, we had a comfortable lunch at the bank of Katsura-river. After that, we went to see tidy gardens.