08.25.2009 Japanese Vending Machine Product of the Day: Mini Asahi beer. Not sure what the point of these are, since two gulps and you're done, but can definitely file this under for its cuteness.
We spent our last day in Kyoto walking around the temples and lanes in Southern Higashiyama.
Chion-in The Vatican of Japanese Buddhism. The scale is grand and glorious. The main gate entrance is the largest in Japan, about two stories tall. The main hall contains a fantastic gold altar. One of the few temples that didn't require an entrance fee.
Shoren-in A beautiful Tendai sect temple surrounded by giant camphor trees.
Chion-in The Vatican of Japanese Buddhism. The scale is grand and glorious. The main gate entrance is the largest in Japan, about two stories tall. The main hall contains a fantastic gold altar. One of the few temples that didn't require an entrance fee.
Johnny flashing the much loved Asian pose "peace sign". The floor boards are an enormous width and about 6" thick! This hall connects to the Dai Hojo hall by a "nightingale" floor that squeaks as you walk over it.
Kawai Kanjiro's Home This is a wonderful gem of a place that was a favorite of ours in Kyoto. It is the home and workshop of one of Japan's most famous potters, Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966).
Green tea ice cream stop
Dinner at What's Kitchen. Despite the English name, this restaurant does not have an English menu. We had tried their takeout branch, What's, a few nights ago near our hotel. The wagu beef burgers were so delicious that we wanted to try one of their other restaurants. We weren't sure what we were in for, but they had two set menus - all wagu beef with different cuts as sashimi and grilled. Definitely the most adventurous and possibly challenging of meals we've had on this trip and one of the most beautifully presented. Sorry no photos, I flaked and left the camera at the hotel.
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