Monthly Archives: April 2012

Japan Day 3: Fushimi Inari Shrine

When I was researching places to visit in Japan, and specifically Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine was one of the first places that caught my eye. The colourful photos stood out, and it sounded so unique. It ended up being my … Continue reading

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Japan Day 3: Nijo Castle

After lunch near Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, Cory and I caught another bus and went to Nijo Castle. Our first stop: Ninomaru Palace The above photo is the entrance/exit of Ninomaru Palace. You are not allowed to take pictures inside, … Continue reading

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Japan Day 3: Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

During our walk around Kyoto the first night, we did manage to find a little tourist information office. There we bought bus passes for the Kyoto city bus system, and picked up a map that had the bus routes to … Continue reading

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Japan Day 2: We Relocate To Kyoto and Fall In Love

I think it took us all of an hour to fall in love with Kyoto. But let me back up a bit. This trip first became a possibility in November, when Cory went to Japan for the first time. Once … Continue reading

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