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An October 2002 trip to Kyoto by husain

Kinkakuji temple Photo - Kyoto, Japan More Photos
Quote: I always considered Japan as prohibitively expensive, and never once did i consider visiting all these years...until now. One of my good friends bieng there helped matters a lot, and before i knew it, i was on a flight bound for Japan...
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Overview

Kinkakuji temple Photo - Kyoto, Japan
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Places to visit-- Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu temple, Kinkakuji temple, Fushimi inari...

Quick Tips:

Shopping- check out the 100 yen shops on Terramacchi street! Theres a new one that had come up not much before i visited, and it was quite classy actually- not the usual plastic stuff.

Either way, its good value for money even if most of the stuff there has a lil `made in China' label!

Best Way To Get Around:

Kyoto is not a huge town, so getting around isn't such a big deal. The subway connects most parts... besides there are busses and taxis plying. You can also hire bicycles for the day...

Teramacchi Street Dining Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "tourist trap!"

kyoto Photo - Teramacchi Street Dining, Kyoto, Japan
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we visited this rather cool restaurant in town for dinner last night. it seemed to be everyone's favourite place to eat. a little bit on the expensive side for me, i thought, but well- good food and nice ambience- hmm, why not... 3 steps into the restaurant, one of the waiters rushed towards us with a little piece of paper on which was written: we have a system of tips here, please pay 300yen extra. huh?? well, we were tired from a reasonably long walk thru town and were right there at the restaurant. hmm. ok. step two-- we were led to a nice seating area and offered the menu- scroll scroll scroll... enter waiter again. "What would you like to drink?" Husain- "Hmm. Nothi...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on November 13, 2002

Teramacchi Street Dining
Teramacchi Street
Kyoto, Japan

Sightseeing Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "autmn!"

Kiyomizu temple Photo - Sightseeing, Kyoto, Japan
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...and leaves turning red! it had only just begun while i was there, would have loved to see the spectacle in its fullest colours! Winters i guess are very beautiful here- red leaves and white snow. hmmm...

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 13, 2002

Sightseeing
Throughout Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan

Jidai Festival Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Jidai Matsuri Festival"

Jidai fest Photo - Jidai Festival, Kyoto, Japan
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Held on the 22nd of October every year, The Jidai Matsuri Festival, or The Festival of Ages is one of the three big festivals in Kyoto and a big tourist attraction in the city.

The highlight is a procession of people dressed in costumes representing famous figures in various historical periods.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 13, 2002

Jidai Festival
3 Kyoto Gyoen
Kyoto, Japan 602-0881
+81 075 211 1215

hyakunen shops Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

A Hyakunen shop Photo - hyakunen shops, Kyoto, Japan
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Until recently, the brand-conscious Japanese were willing to pay two or three times more for brand names; however, the slowdown in the Japanese economy has forced people to consider otherwise...

There are 100 yen shops, where you can get interesting goods- from fashlights to CD holders, and some typical `Japanese' souviners... (even if they are made in China!)

It's a welcome break from the over-priced shops all around. A must visit for all bargain hunters!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 15, 2002

hyakunen shops
Terramacchi street
Kyoto, Japan

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husain

husain
new delhi, India

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