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| The 'Golden' or Kinkakuji temple is the best known temple in Japan, with meticulously upkept gardens. The army of gardeners in Kyoto never stops working. |
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| The Nijojo fort has rooms with creaky (nightingale) floors to prevent assassins from sneaking up on the emperor. |
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| However, the decorative details... |
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| …and mossy forests were my favorites |
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| We were fortunate to see this friendly couple on their way to be married in one of the temple gardens. These rickshaws are popular modes of tourist transport in Kyoto… but typically they wear t-shirts |
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| Jex and Bruce reviewing plum and cherry blossom photos.. |
