Kyoto
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Kyoto is one of my favorite cities in Japan; this channel is dedicated to showcasing all of its magic. Please ensure all casts are related to the city and its vicinity (Nara, Uji, Osaka, and other places you can day trip to are fine!)
Today I’m making a pilgrimage to several temples and shrines associated with migraines and headaches. Check in if you’d like some vibes sent your way.
I’m also stopping buy a shrine for money. Just money. You just go there to ask for money. So if you like money, I can send you some good vibes from there too.
I’m also stopping buy a shrine for money. Just money. You just go there to ask for money. So if you like money, I can send you some good vibes from there too.
Today I went to a festival and got to see this dance from the Heian period for the second time but today I was given a piece of paper that explained it!
The Japanese court music tradition known as Gagaku (heard in the video) incorporates elements of Tang music and dance. This dance is to express joy at finding a snake! I assumed it was due to the year of the snake and was completely wrong!
The Japanese court music tradition known as Gagaku (heard in the video) incorporates elements of Tang music and dance. This dance is to express joy at finding a snake! I assumed it was due to the year of the snake and was completely wrong!
Year of the snake for the win! I have an adorable pink Sakura goshuincho bag (where I keep my red seal/stamp book) and when the ladies at the temple saw it they got excited and gave me a snake!!!
All my Slytherin dreams come true this year. So much cute snake stuff.
All my Slytherin dreams come true this year. So much cute snake stuff.
It’s been a good week for collecting Goshuin. I know lots of temples now that let their art flow and I’m here for it.
I finally got to go to Yōkoku-ji Temple (Yanagidani Kannon) and they took all my money. It’s really far out of the city but on the 17th of the month they have a shuttle. They have a shrine to Benzaiten (the goddess who protects artists), a spring that cures eye diseases, and some of the deities are only on display to the public on this day!
Lucky. I will go in the fall too. I bet it’s spectacular.
Thanks @anco for making sure it was on my radar!
Lucky. I will go in the fall too. I bet it’s spectacular.
Thanks @anco for making sure it was on my radar!
Time for tea and cake at the temple. This one has a pretty large cafe but it’s in a beautiful old tea house and I can see Benzaiten’s Shrine from here. She’s the only goddess in the 7 Lucky Gods and she protects artists so I always visit her when I can.
I love circle window that look into a garden. This temples illumination event was extended but no one got the memo which meant more time for me to enjoy it alone! I just sat here enjoying the stillness.
I went to a Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) at Bishamonten Temple today. It’s only a few minutes outside of Kyoto. I was the only foreigner. 3 people asked me if I was lost. I got invited to sit at the head table for the tea ceremony after chatting up the tea master’s husband who gave me 8 restaurant recommendations. I played the taiko drums with the children and I had a blast. Sometimes you’ve got to go a little off the beaten path, not be afraid to explore, and lean in. Magical things happen.
I’ll be standing at the Statues of Sakamoto Ryoma & Nakaoka Shintaro in Maruyama Park! I’m wearing a Sakura pink UNIQLO puffer and my backpack is purple!
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I’ll be in Kyoto most of April to enjoy the cherry blossoms. Let’s meet under the blossoms!!!
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Absolutely could not pass up these dark and stormy Kyoto vibes.
The Spirit Realm ⛩️ by @civort on @rodeodotclub
The Spirit Realm ⛩️ by @civort on @rodeodotclub
Hii @kyotoguide what can you tell me about Bamboo river and the food options in the area.
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I grew up reading a lot of sci fi and fantasy. I'm also a big Japanese Art History nerd. My new drop on @rodeodotclub is inspired by both and @pichi's adventures in Kyoto and beyond. Arigatogoziamas.
Our first plan to Kyoto was to the city, going for the Fushimi Inari, Ginkaku-ji and so on. But it was the new year, so going to Temple area will be hectic.
We decided 'a little further' to this less crowded and rewarding area, Amanohashidate 😊
Stopped at Kyoto Station for toilet break, that when I took the sta pic @anco
We decided 'a little further' to this less crowded and rewarding area, Amanohashidate 😊
Stopped at Kyoto Station for toilet break, that when I took the sta pic @anco
One of Japan's New Year traditions is to drink plum tea on the morning of New Year's Day to ensure a healthy year. For this tea, a special type of dried plum called ofuku ume (literally: lucky plum) is needed. I’m currently drinking my third cup from one of my favorite shrines in Kyoto. They grow and pickle the plums (over 1,500 trees!) and have a beautiful /momiji garden. They started selling the plums on Dec 13 so I made a special journey to buy some when I was in Osaka!
I got to enjoy a lot of Christmas while in Japan! A little holiday cheer from the mountains of Kyoto plus a gorgeous sunset!
