Kyoto Tower! Not as impressive as Tokyo Tower but still pretty cool. I didn't go up in it though because it cost money. And no, that's not where I stayed either. My hostel was about a 15 minute walk behind the tower.
This is the temple that I mistook for Kiyomizu temple although I think it was my favorite out of all of them. No idea what it was called though.
It was full of painted sliding doors and folding walls. I liked the fact that I was able to go inside this place. That's part of what made it my favorite temple. That and the fact that there was no one around so it was sooooo peaceful!
See what I mean about the structure?
This is something traditional that they put up for new years. Sort of like a Christmas tree tradition. The white part is mochi (rice cake) and the top is a mikan orange. Forget what it's supposed to represent though...also don't remember what it's called...oh well
| The Golden Pavilion |
There is also a silver pavilion but I hear that it's not actually silver. They meant to put the silver coating on it but never got around to it or something... So I didn't bother to go see it.
| Tea ceremony. Sugar cake with gold flecks and green tea. |
Chocolate dango!!
Then the monkey park!
| This guy was a real jerk. |
| but a cute jerk. |
| The view was amazing! |
| my buddy XD |
Happy New years everyone!! I hope this year will be a good one! I know i'm going to make it so XD Now, I just gotta loose this 15 pounds that have somehow snuck up on my ass. T.T