The end of the trip is closer and we haven't had any rain so we are quite lucky.
We began strolling the Kyoto's largest shrine garden in Heian Jingu Shrine and continued to walk to Nanzenji temple via Shingo's condo.
From Nanzenji temple we could walk through the Philosopher's Path from Nyakuoji Shrine to the Silver Pavilion from whose top of the mountain we could see beautiful Kyoto!
Shopping at the Kyoto Handicraft Center concluded today's program and be ready for tomorrow!
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Super walking from the west to the east
Continuing beautiful day assisted us to walk a lot today. We walk from the hotel to Nijo Castle via Sin'sen'en through allies.
After lunch break in Gion, we began walking from Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizudera temple through Maruyama Park, Kodaiji temple, Ryouzen Kan'non, San'neizaka, Ninenzaka and Kiyomizuzaka.
This tour spot was really crowded so after visiting Jishu Shrine, going down the Tea Bowl Slope (Chawanzaka) to get to the main Street (Higashioji).
We continued to walk to Sanjusangendo temple where 1001 statues welcomed us. At night we had a glimpse of Japanese traditional performance such as, tea ceremony, Ikebana, Koto, Gagaku, Kyogen and Bun'raku.
A lot of accomplishment!
After lunch break in Gion, we began walking from Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizudera temple through Maruyama Park, Kodaiji temple, Ryouzen Kan'non, San'neizaka, Ninenzaka and Kiyomizuzaka.
This tour spot was really crowded so after visiting Jishu Shrine, going down the Tea Bowl Slope (Chawanzaka) to get to the main Street (Higashioji).
We continued to walk to Sanjusangendo temple where 1001 statues welcomed us. At night we had a glimpse of Japanese traditional performance such as, tea ceremony, Ikebana, Koto, Gagaku, Kyogen and Bun'raku.
A lot of accomplishment!
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Buddhist Scripture Writing at Daikaku-ji temple and Kimono Show!
Another beautiful day encouraged us to go to a bit farther west to Daikaku-ji temple where everyone had a chance to experience writing the Han'nyashingyo scripture for the betterment of the life!
From the temple we walked through so called Sagano Bamboo Forest Strolling to get to the Arashiyama Randen train station via Nonomiya Shrine which is famous for Tale of Genji.
Because the cherry hasn't been blooming yet, we alternate the schedule and visited Nishijin Textile Center where everyone can enjoy sopping and Kimono fashion show!
No rain with sunshine again! Spring has really come!
From the temple we walked through so called Sagano Bamboo Forest Strolling to get to the Arashiyama Randen train station via Nonomiya Shrine which is famous for Tale of Genji.
Because the cherry hasn't been blooming yet, we alternate the schedule and visited Nishijin Textile Center where everyone can enjoy sopping and Kimono fashion show!
No rain with sunshine again! Spring has really come!
Monday, March 21, 2016
The Osaka Castle and the Phoenix Pavilion!
A bit cooler but the beautiful weather continued. Our Keihan train day begins with the Osaka Castle from which the entire Osaka was very visible. Everyone got even the soft serve before entering the castle!
Lunch break was at the Imperial Market Place next to the Panasonic Building. On the way back to Kyoto, we stopped in Uji where we could visit the Phoenix Pavilion to compare with it in the ten yen coin.
Originally we planned to visit one more place in Fushimi but time was running out so we postponed!
Lunch break was at the Imperial Market Place next to the Panasonic Building. On the way back to Kyoto, we stopped in Uji where we could visit the Phoenix Pavilion to compare with it in the ten yen coin.
Originally we planned to visit one more place in Fushimi but time was running out so we postponed!
Sunday, March 20, 2016
First Full day began with DEER in Nara!
Perfect weather welcomed us to Nara. Many deer in Nara park pleased us and everyone got surprised with THE giant Buddha Image at Todaiji temple. We walk through Todai ji huge temple complex including February Hall from which the entire Nara city can be seen!
We walked along Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine and Mt. Wakakusa to get to Kasuga Grand Shrine!
Lunch time at Higashimuki Shopping Street, then were heading back to Kyoto.
Scenery from the top of Kyoto Station Building was also superb!
We walked along Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine and Mt. Wakakusa to get to Kasuga Grand Shrine!
Lunch time at Higashimuki Shopping Street, then were heading back to Kyoto.
Scenery from the top of Kyoto Station Building was also superb!
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Spring Trip 2016 Launched!
It has been a while since last time I updated. Well, it was at the last summer trip!
Spring Trip 2016 group is really small and having only 4 members yet we will be having a lot of fun here in Kyoto.
We took American Airlines most recent aircraft "DREAM LINER" to get to Narita Airport from which we too a train to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
We made it just right to catch the scheduled domestic Japan Airline to reach Osaka Itami Airport from which we got top the hotel by monorail and subway!
Everyone seems tired with a good spirit! We will go to Nara first tomorrow!
Spring Trip 2016 group is really small and having only 4 members yet we will be having a lot of fun here in Kyoto.
We took American Airlines most recent aircraft "DREAM LINER" to get to Narita Airport from which we too a train to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
We made it just right to catch the scheduled domestic Japan Airline to reach Osaka Itami Airport from which we got top the hotel by monorail and subway!
Everyone seems tired with a good spirit! We will go to Nara first tomorrow!
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Mission Completed!
Summer Study Abroad 2015 has, of course, completed successfully and meaningfully for each students to expand his or her horizon!
Summer Study Abroad will come back in summer 2016 (6/15/2016-7/21/2016)! Everyone tried to get unique experience until the last minute to get off the airplane in Chicago!
I hope those who participated in the program will continue to learn Japanese in one way or another and eventually visit Japan again maybe in the different capacity!
Summer Study Abroad will come back in summer 2016 (6/15/2016-7/21/2016)! Everyone tried to get unique experience until the last minute to get off the airplane in Chicago!
I hope those who participated in the program will continue to learn Japanese in one way or another and eventually visit Japan again maybe in the different capacity!
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