Tag Archives: Kyoto

Kyoto ~ Red Torii Gates and the Gion Historic District

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 11, 2026 ~ Kyoto, Japan Tim was still walking a little gingerly and doing some serious uphill hiking did not sound like a good idea for him. Since the site we originally planned on seeing this morning was not … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip to Nara, Japan ~ Bowing Deer, a Giant Buddha and a Toy Museum

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 10, 2026 ~ Nara, Japan We originally considered either taking an organized tour from Kyoto to Nara, or hiring a private guide/driver to take us. But after doing a little research and watching a YouTube video we decided that … Continue reading →

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Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion & Arashiyama: Temples, Gardens and Bamboo

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 9, 2026 ~ Kyoto My first trip to Japan was back in 2000 and the first city we stayed in was Kyoto. My strongest memory of that city was the magnificent Golden Pavilion. I was wondering if a revisit … Continue reading →

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Shinkansen Bullet Train from Tokyo to Kyoto

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 8, 2026 Japan’s famous bullet train, the Tokaido Shinkansen, connects Tokyo and Kyoto in as little as two hours and ten minutes, reaching speeds of around 177 miles per hour. The route opened in 1964, just before the Tokyo … Continue reading →

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Off on a New Adventure ~ Long Overdue

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hello to our friends, both old and new. Tim and I have been staying healthy and busy here in HOT Southern California. We hope you are also doing well and enjoying life to the fullest. Just a short “sneak peek” … Continue reading →

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