Monday, October 5, 2015

Golden Week in Kyoto May 2015 - Ginkakuji - Hieizan

Day 1

We checked in the guesthouse to start with.  It is located close to Ginkakuji(銀閣寺)and is actually 5 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop.  It is fully equipped with 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom (shower with the tab) . they also have a rice-cooker , dishes and any kitchen wares that you may need to fix the meal.


We are greeted by the staff who is originally from NY and speaks fluent Japanese and French.  She knows very well about Kyoto and you could ask her any questions that you want to know.


After having settled in the room, we started the trail from Ginkakuji to the north, the direction of Hieisan. I could barely feel human footage with lizard, snakes and crows crying.  It was a bit creepy, but it sometimes we encountered beautiful scenery which made us relaxed.  






We walked for about three hours without seeing almost anyone and finished the first day at the Hieizan Cable Car Station.  We wished to go further up to the top of Hieizan, but we were tired and we didn't have enough time.  Coming down the mountain on the cable car, we were welcomed by beautifully blooming bushes of azalea which made us glad to be in Kyoto in the most beautiful season through out the year.



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