Day 3 was an action packed day filled with sightseeing some of the most famous sites in Kyoto. After a quick boxed breakfast at 7, everyone was on the bus fully oriented with our guide by 8:30. Our first stop was Kinkakuji. I knew that it was going to be crowded, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and I got a few good pictures. The ticket was also an item to keep in your doorway to bring good fortune.

There were also places where you threw money into a small hole. If your coin made it into the hole, it would bring you good luck, which I did. Will I be extra lucky in my future?

Next, we went to the Tenryuji temple and bamboo forest. The forest was really pretty, but a little crowded.

Afterwards, we had lunch at a small karaage shop. I also got shaved ice for desert.

After lunch, we went to the Kiyomizudera temple and the historic area leading up to it. This was the iconic Kyoto that I had been looking for.

Last on the tour was my favorite place, Fushimi Inari shrine. I will definitely be coming here on my free day.

We quickly proceeded to an anime screening of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

We ended the day with dinner at the food court where I bought Indian food where the naan was not Japanese size.

What a packed day! Stay tuned for more!

To be continued…