I have the whole city of Kyoto to discover and the entire day to do it. I
am intrigued by the old capital of Japan and the more traditional places I
will visit. Today I will be going to three temples: Kinkaku-ji, Nijō Castle
and Kiyomizu-dera.
I purchased a one-day bus pass to travel around town. What's most
interesting about the bus system is that you enter the vehicle on the back
and exit on the front, paying when you leave rather than as you get on board.
Kinkaku-ji
Famous for the golden pavilion and, like most other temples in
Kyoto, meticulous garden design. I arrived in the morning to this temple
located in the northwest area of central Kyoto.
"Be safe and sound" is written on these candles that you can light up near the temple.
Nijō Castle
The Nijō Castle is impressive by the decoration of the temples, by the vast
gardens and by the fortifications around the grounds. It's located slightly
east to the center of Kyoto, just on the way to Kiyomizu-dera.
Kiyomizu-dera
The Kiyomizu-dera temple is located closer to a mountain and provides a view
to the entire city centre. I crossed the gates before sunset and wondered on
the market that goes along the road between the temple and the city.
