As we left Kinosaki and headed for Kyoto, the rain started to pelt down around us. It was the first day of miserable weather in almost two weeks so we could hardly complain, but it was a bit of a let down as most of the things we planned to do in Kyoto involved walking aound outside. We battled our way up the narrow streets to Kiyomizudera - an umbrella in the eye at every turn. I love that area though...there are so many shops selling all kinds of crafts and knick-knacks...I could just spend ages wandering up and down. From there we headed to Kinkakuji, the beautiful golden temple. Even in the drizzle you cannot fail to be impressed by the image of the glowing pavillion across the water. There is something magical about Kyoto. Rain, hail, or shine you just can't help but love the atmosphere of the whole place.
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