Kyoto

8th - 10th October

As a city full of temples, shrines and zen gardens (and the occasional Geisha), Kyoto rates highly as a tourist destination. Sometimes popularity isnt always a good thing, but Kyoto hasn`t disappointed and we`ve enjoyed the last few days strolling through serene surroundings. However, to ensure that you don`t get `templed-out`, the city also has a lot more to offer including some pretty impressive modern architecture.

We have also been lucky enough to be taken out one evening by Reiko and Ernesto who live in Kyoto. They kindly took us to a traditional Japanese inn where we were treated to many dishes including sashimi and tofu, all washed down with a glass or two of sake.