On the third day of my Kansai trip with Klins, we walked to a McDonald's outlet to meet Dru for breakfast before heading for Gion Matsuri. It was a quiet morning, perfectly pleasant weather for strolling. Along the way, we passed by a shrine of sorts.
It was a pity we didn't have more time, I was curious to explore the grounds inside.
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| This guy was probably tired from the heat and exertion. |
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| Us sneaking a photo in the backpack shop while taking a brief respite from the heat outside |
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| Two graceful obasan |
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| Super premium leather backpacks for elementary school children |
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| All in all, I would say that Gion Matsuri was more of a solemn procession because the observers were largely acting in a refined manner. |
After that, we went to find something to placate our grumbling stomachs at Nishiki Market. The shopping street itself and blocks surrounding it were packed with stores selling all kinds of goods, from seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, to intricate and pretty handmade purses, pouches, and even clothes and bags (though not as much according to what I remember).
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| Klins bought this houjicha soft serve to try. It was really fragrant! |
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| Tenmangu Shrine |
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| Was fascinated with how archaic this building looks |
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| Display of the delightful desserts at Tsujiri |
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| I've come a long way from discovering it in Taiwan, settling for it in Singapore, and finally! The KYOTO FLAGSHIP. |
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| Klins got an ice-blended milk shake drink (left), while I got the super rich matcha latte with azuki and shirotama |
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| More from Nishiki market. Look, it's wasabi |
Our next attraction was Nijo Castle. The main thing I wanted to experience was Ninomaru Palace, because of its nightingale floors - they squeak when you walk on them. It mildly resembles the chirping of little nightingales.
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| Karamon Gate |
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| The zen garden |
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| Had a lot of fun getting sprinkled by these mist showers |
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| One photo of the station sign for nostalgia's sake |
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| Our lucky find in Nishiki market. 洋食for under千円 |
One of the last two spots we visited that day was Gion, the famous geisha district where expensive restaurants line the road in the form of traditional wooden merchant houses.
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| Forever undecided between thinking they're cute Pokemon trainers or annoying (actually it was only because I was frustrated I couldn't play too) |
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| Kyoto tower in the back |
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| Very expensive shinkansen ride okay. Must document through photos properly. |
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| Me feeling really sad to leave Kyoto, and to leave Klins behind... |
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| On the bright side, I had Lawsons bento to keep me company |
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| Thanks for the safe ride back to Tokyo |
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