Kyoto was something else.
I loved so much of Japan so it’s hard to call one city my favourite city, but Kyoto definitely made an impact. The old-style architecture really transported you somewhere else.
I’m glad we got to spend a lot of time doing the classic tourist activities: bamboo forests, monkey parks, the imperial palace, and of course, Fushimi Inari Taisha.
I saw this orange shrine so many years ago, back when I thought I’d never get to travel anywhere in Asia at all. It all seemed so unattainable in the past. I loved Fushimi Inari Taisha. It’s obviously super crowded at the beginning, but as we walked further and further along – we were determined to walk it all – it thinned out and I got to enjoy the stillness of the forest. We spent hours walking along the different routes. I was exhausted from all the stairs, but it’s easy to keep going when you’re surrounded by moss-ridden statues and ample komorebi. And then when we finally made it back to the beginning, I saw the most beautiful sunset.
The picture doesn't do it justice.
I’m glad we were able to spend two full days here because Kyoto was breathtaking.
