May 18, 2020
Travel Day 12, Kyoto to Tokyo, 4/2/19: Today Started out interesting. I started a shower for Sue and the steam set off the smoke detector. So we had to deal with the Fire and Police departments in Kyoto. Luckily it Read more…
May 13, 2020
The Bald Traveler Rating: Nishiki Market is located in Kyoto Japan near Gion close to the Kamo River. It can be accessed from the Karasuma and Gion-Shijo metro stations. Nishiki is over 400 years old and is primarily a typical Read more…
May 11, 2020
Travel Day 11, Kyoto, 4/1/19: Today we left the AirBnB and it was cold but Cloudy. We hopped a train for a short ride down to Fushimi-Inari Station to see the famous Fushimi-Inari Fox Temple and Torri Gates. When we Read more…
May 4, 2020
Travel Day 10, Kyoto, 3/31/19: Today was Raining off and on. But Sue and I managed to wander around Gion today shopping and taking photo’s of the area. We bought a hand painted Japanese Fan and some cheaper fan’s we Read more…
April 29, 2020
Located on the eastern edge of Kyoto City, Kinkaki-Ji or the Golden Pagoda is one of the best known attractions in Kyoto. The shrine consists of various temples and shops located in the complex. Around the shrines are various gardens Read more…
April 27, 2020
Travel Day 9, Kyoto, 3/30/19: Today Jonathan and I got up early and headed to the Golden Pagoda. You have to take a bus to get there, and we did at 7:30 for a 9 AM opening. I had read Read more…
April 26, 2020
Shibuya Crossing which is located just outside of Shibuya Station is one of the most iconic street crossings in Japan. You can view the crossing either from the second floor of the Startbucks across the street (This is really crowded) Read more…
April 22, 2020
Travel Day 7, Osaka, 3/28/19: Today was a full day in Osaka, so we went to Nara to see the Bowing deer and the largest bronze Buddha in the world. Sue of course got bit by a deer trying to Read more…
October 1, 2019
The Shinkansen or Japanese bullet train is an easy way to get around Japan. You don’t have he hassle of the airport, you can eat an Eki-Ben, and you are usually deposited close to the city center of your destination. Read more…
September 25, 2019
Travel Day 8, Osaka to Kyoto, 3/29/19: The only day I’ve been somewhat concerned on this trip so far for my safety. We got up and went out to get some breakfast and the Salary Men where leaving the bars Read more…