Blog#4 My Winter Vacation

I went to Arashiyama in this winter vacation. In winter, Kyoto is easy to go sightseeing because visitors avoid this season. Arashiyama  is located in north Kyoto. There are two transportations to reach there. One is from Kyoto Station to Saga Arashiyama Station by JR. Another is to Arashiyama Station by Hankyu. I chose the first one though the latter is cheaper than the first one.

First, I visited Tenryuuji temple. Its place is famous for Nihon Teien and fallen leaves. I saw its beautiful yard and scenery. Like this picture.

Through this picture's white road you can reach the bamboo road. Do you know "the bamboo road"?

 

The right picture is the one. You may watch this scene before. This place were taken even movies. I walked this road with shock and sacred feeling because of sight and soundless. Tenryuuji Temple and the bamboo load were fun entirely.

Second I visited Shigureden, which is a musium of Hyakuninnissyu. I was surprised its existence and very interested in it. Of course, I ran into there and enjoy its own world. In my high school, students played a game with it. Therefore, I know how to play and some Utas. My favorite one is "Shiratuyuni Kazenofukisiku Akinonoha Turanukitomezu Tamazotirikeru". That means falling drops of water on leaves  seems pearls. I like its rythmical sound. Amazingly, I could wore the clothes in Heian Era, called "Kariginu". This presious experience was unforgettable. If you go Arashiyama sometime, I recommend this place.

 

 

Third, I arrived the famous bridge called "Togetukyou". Last year, the large rain fell Arashiyama and caused a terrible damage the bridge. I had heard that it had been recovered but felt nervous until I saw it. Neverthless my susption, it was there like the old one. It was on the Katura river like green and looks powerful.

 

 

 

When I walk along the street, I ate sweets a little. Local sweet named "Yuba soft creem". The differnce between a normal one and Yuba one is almost taste. The latter's unique taste is wondwrful. I can not explain well, but taste was like Tounyuu.

 

Kyoto is suited for a travel, you know, so I want to find a lot of good places!