Now I cant complain as that is exactly what I went to see, but Im set now to get down to some proper living and partying in Kobe. Having said that I really enjoyed my time there, with no small part being down to my fellow hostel-ites. To summerise the temples and the culture in Kyoto will be hard matched by anywhere else in Japan, and maybe even the world. Good job the Yanks didn't bomb it eh?
Ill just add a few photos to this blog to demonstrate the highlights, such as the golden pavillion at Kinkaku-Ji. The frustrating thing is that alot of the glorious internal exhibits and Bhuddas etc are classed as national treasures, and as such are protected by law from photography and even sketching. But I got to see them close up and they are beautiful. You'll just have to believe me. Of note was a temple not listed as one of the key sights, but within it countained a large golden Bhudda, flanked either side with 1000 unique smaller Bhudda statues, and various heavenly entities. It was truley awe inspiring.
Also at the castle of Nijo-jo fame, we saw how the Shogun would spend his time and how it was all managed. The shogun was a player!!! He had 99 problems but a bitch aint one. Not sure if the culture police will like the shogun being compared to Jay Z, but I mean it in the best possible way. Anyway, on with the photos! There are more on facebook x
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