Kyoto

After a long Shinkansen train ride we arrived at our Ryokan. It's a cute little place with a very nice family running it. Pictures will come later.

Kyoto station is only two blocks away, and some of the major temples only just across the street. Also a Starbucks and a french bakery about a stone's throw away. I love it here.
It is about a block away from the place I stayed last time I was here and that has helped in no way in being able to navigate this space. Oy.

Spent most of today in Sanjo - a little shopping district north of us. Then we went to Pontocho - an old Geisha/Entertainment district. It was beautiful! We went to see a performance put on by the still-practising Geishas and their apprentices down there. Afterwards we stopped in at an English pub for a half pint and then to Kappa Sushi for dinner!

Still more navigational errors! But we're learning... and then easing the pain with a small nightcap from the local convenience store. I love Japan.