The best way to see Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest? Cycle your way through. This blog is short…I have about 15 minutes to pack my bags and take off!
Ready to ROLL!
We were split up into small groups of five or six. Each of us had a guide. This is my group! I had to pre-arrange for us to have helmets. The helmets were on the small size. Woody was practically choking because it was so small for him. He wore his helmet like a turban!
Kinkakuji Temple, Golden Temple!
Cycle tour temple visit!
Japanese Scarecrows!
A wonderful stop in the bamboo forest along with THRONGS of people!
My cycle group
Next stop: yoga in Kameyama Park! Wonderful outdoor standing yoga class!
Cycle tour
Nijo-en Castle in Kyoto…has incredible Nightingale Floors, floors that squeak and sound like birds.. the sound is to alert imperial family and samurai families of approaching thieves or intruders
wood work at the castle
Oh wow.
The pictures are amazing.
Jeanne
From a golden temple to bamboo forest and even a castle, your autumn tour of Japan has it all! Thanks for sharing all this with us Fran. It has been very enlightening to follow this blog. Almost (but not quite) as good as being there. Looks like everyone is having a great time.
Great pictures — love the bamboo!
Thank you! Being here is an incredible experience. We have a wonderful group and our guide Chiaki is extraordinary!