18 Things to do in Kyoto and 3 Day Trips from Kyoto
1) Heian Shrine (Heian-jingu)
This a large temple complex in Higashiyama north of Yasaka-jinja built in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of Heiankyo as the capital of Japan from the 8th century to the mid-1800s.
Shopping and Markets in Kyoto
Do you like fabric? silk (and cotton) kimono can be found for 500-1K yen each at the flea markets. Silk washes pretty easily and releases many stains well (cold water and very mild soap, hand washed for 10 min or less, and then dry flat). Obi–the sash for the kimono, also run 500Y and up. If you can’t make it to a flea market, you can find used kimono...
14 Places to Visit and Things to do in Tokyo
1. Asakusa
Asakusa is a mostly pedestrian section of Tokyo with various stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. At the northern end of Asakusa is the Senso-ji temple, a large complex with food stands, cherry trees and various buildings.
2. Ginza
In this fancy shopping area you can see many women dressed in traditional kimono, as well as others dressed...
