Last full day in Nara

 We went to Nara by train and visited the Nara Deer Park and the Todai-ji temple.  The giant Buddha image welcomed us in a little rain.

In the Todai complex, we climbed up to the February Hall where we could see the Nara City from the top.

On the way back to the Nara station, we stopped by at the Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine.

After having lunch in the station area, we went back to Kyoto.

The rain was not as heavy as we predicted soi it was a nice day trip to Nara.

We will be heading back to the US tomorrow!

Very sunny 6th day in the Silver Pavilion and the Phoenix Pavilion

 The weather recovered and we took a bus to the Silver Pavilion from which we could see the Kyoto city.

From The Silver Pavilion, we walk along the Philosopher's Trail which was like Cherry Blossom Tunnel to get to Nyakuoji Shrine to rest.

Then, we walk to Keage station of the city subway and reached Sanjo Keihan for the lunch break.

In the afternoon, Keihan train took us to Uji city where we enjoyed the Phoenix Pavilion and nearby Uji River Park.

It was a good day!

Sunny 5th day for Arashiyama Area

 The rain yesterday has stopped and had a very sunny day today.  City bus took us from the hotel directly to the Daikakuji Temple where we experienced Shakyo (Buddhist scripture writing)

We walked from Daikakuji to Nonomiya Shrine along the famous strolling course in Sagano. 

Incredibly many people were walking along the Bamboo sorrounded path.  After walking along Oi River to Togetsu Bridge, we had a two hour break befor enjoying full bloom SAKURA in Arashiyama park.

4th day with slight rain

 It was raining from the morning slightly.  We visited Hashimoto Corporation which exclusivelly sell tires and luxuary auto parts for foreign cars especially German cars.  

This is the first time I planned to visit modern industory and business besides traditional cutural sites.

We have learned how much Japanese high-end automibile owners are taking care of their BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and other foreign cars,

We received the nice gift and took lovely group pictures.

5 min walk from Hashimoto Corporation was one of the latgest shopping mall in Kyoto where we enjoyed some shopping.

It happened to be good activities for the rainy day.