While it was once again very cold, it added to the atmosphere as we explored Engaku-Ji temple, Kencho-Ji temple, Tsurugaoka shrine and Daibutsu (Great Buddha).
Many of these places are important in the development of Zen culture. Some if the buildings are over 700 years old and still in use today. There are a few pictures below from them.
One if the other highlights has been getting to know Japanese culture a little better - especially the food. Whether it's from a vending machine (strangely everywhere selling drinks mainly), street vendors, tiny restaurants or department store food halls the variety is mind blowing.
Farewell to Tokyo tomorrow - we're off to visit Hakone.
Nice blog Luke. I am so jealous! Sounds like a real culture feast.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melinda. There is so much to take in everywhere you look. And the the ordering of food with no English and very basic Japanese had led to some interesting results.
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