Friday, March 31, 2023

From the Eastern side of Kyoto: Ginkakuji Temple (The Silver Pavilion) and Nijo Castle Garden

 Everyone had an One-day Bus Pass to get to Nijo Castle first. Nijo Castle garden has plenty of full bloomed cherry blossoms that we could enjoy.

On the way to Nishijin Textile Center, we stopped by at Seimei Shrine enshrining ABE no SEIMEI, the Exorcist in 10th century.

In the Nishijin Textile Center, some got nice Ties as a souvenir, some got scarves, etc.

After eating lunch in Ginkakuji area where Shingo was born some 60 years ago, we visited Ginkakuji temple (The Silver Pavilion) then walked on the Philosopher's Trail.

The group continued on to Fushimi Grand Shrine to walk through 1000 Torii gate as well as climbing up to the top of Mt. Inari. 

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