My first impression of Kyoto was good, but the best was still yet to come. Geisha and more beautiful scenery were in order. Heian-jingu, Kyoto By the time afternoon rolled around, my body was ready to give from all the walking around in the cold, but there was one more stop on the tour itinerary.…
When asked what my favorite area in Japan is, Kyoto is usually my first response. This is surprising because, quite frankly, as a twenty-something, I was initially more interested in exploring the hot shopping areas of Tokyo than visiting temple after temple in Kyoto -- which is what I expected would be a large part…
Out of State • Out of Mind 