My Yatra Diary...

Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden in Kyoto, Japan

Arti January 31, 2013

Day 6 in Nara: New Miyako Hotel, A review - HEIAN JINGU SHRINE - Nanzenji temple and grounds - Nijojyo Castle - Golden Pavilion Temple Can you hear the rustling of the leaves? I paused... The lush green leaves swayed gently in the afternoon breeze, Si lent and peaceful , yes... that was all that I could hear. Today, was our last day in Japan . After b…

Where to Stay in Kyoto: New Miyako Hotel

Arti January 28, 2013

Day 6 in Nara: NEW MIYAKO HOTEL , A REVIEW - Heian Jingu Shrine - Nanzenji temple and grounds - Nijojyo Castle - Golden Pavilion Temple Even as our train continued to speed past the scenic countryside and the setting sun burnt the skies with a wipe of dramatic yellow, I found myself admiring the paper snowwhite and Redrose had handed over to me, when we had…

A Slice of Ancient Japan: Naramachi

Arti January 23, 2013

Day 5 in Nara: Deer Park - Todaiji Temple in Nara - Yoshikien Garden - Kofukuji Temple - NARAMACHI One of the best ways to discover the ancient town of Nara is to walk through the narrow streets of Naramachi - the former merchant district of Nara - that helps you step back in time . Lined with little cafes and stores, old buildings, merchant houses and …

Kofukuji temple in Nara, Japan

Arti January 16, 2013

Day 5 in Nara: Deer Park - Todaiji Temple in Nara - Yoshikien Garden - KOFUKUJI TEMPLE - Naramachi street Leaving the crowds of the Todai-ji temple behind, we started walking on the streets of Nara Park again. Absolutely devoid of any kind of traffic – vehicle or otherwise - the place was tranquil and slow and seemed to find it's roots in all things tra…