Day 2 Kyoto
First proper day of the tour and we hit the ground running after our slow start. We decided (after consulting our wonderful ryokan hostess) to reorder some of our activities using local knowledge!!
Our first stop was Fushimi Inari, the famous series of Otori gates that wind up the mountain (as seen in memories of a geisha). After a small delay at this sight, we then went to another tour first and visited Nijo Castle which was built in 1603 and is now a UNESCO Heritage site. Last up was Kinkaku-Ji or The Golden Temple.
Dinner was at a small but busy soba noodle restaurant in uptown Kyoto then we bused back to Kyoto central where I “exposed” the students to the best donuts in the world!!! (I seriously love Mr Donut……)
All are now in bed getting ready for another big day tomorrow!!!