We stayed for a few days in a little renovated Japanese house right by the start of the Philospher’s Path on the Eastern side of Kyoto. I woke up early every day and explored the area on foot. I loved walking along the pretty path…
I discovered the incredible Honenin Temple very close by, and fell in love. I visited twice, once in the gentle rain, and once in the sunshine. The spring greens are beautiful either way, but the singing of the frogs in the mist and rain made that experience extremely special.
I visited Ginkakuji Temple, also close by, and although it’s very beautiful too, because it’s so famous, it’s hard to avoid the throngs of tourists, even though I got there right when it opened.
We visited a tiny little garden temple called Gioji, in Arashiyama, to the West of Kyoto. It was so green and adorable and mossy. I like the quiet places best. I want to enjoy the stillness…
…there was even a little bamboo walk, and hardly any visitors. I can look at the shadows of momiji on the moss all day.
