Writing this update from the amazing Japanese bullet-train (Shinkansen), on the way to Hiroshima. We spent 4 action-packed days in Kyoto. Luckily, our arrival still coincided with prime cherry blossom-viewing time, and it was really amazing to see the trees covered in this delicate, precious layer of white/pink. This magical ‘mist’ greatly added to whatever we were seeing - temples or nature! We did 2 separate hikes, that were connected to Chion-in temples and Fushimi Inari Shrine (best known for the orange arches). Some good views, extending as far as the skyscrapers of Osaka! Japan is clearly laid-out, so long walks were very pleasant. We explored the Imperial park gardens, and also the Nijo castle. Both were significant locations from a historical perspective, with Kyoto being the seat of power for nearly 500 years - before eventually the Edo Period ended, and the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1868. That’s an all-too-brief, hopefully not too inaccurate summary... any corr...
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