Day 4 - 9th June - Heian Jingu Shrine, Kyoto (Part 4)
Since Kamigamo Jinja was closed, I took the bus down to Heian Jingu, which was comparatively new (1895).
Entrance
There was almost no one there and I was scared that it was closed, but luckily at least the main temple building was still open. Unfortunately I missed the gardens, which are apparently nice, but I had seen and would see many others.
From the courtyard
Map
It's okay if there're no leaves - prayers will do
Ema
Unlike Kamigamo Jinja, gaijin make dedications here.
Something is special about this tree
A 6X peek at the main building. You can't see anything, but that's okay because when I peered inside I couldn't see anything either.
Stone
Washup point
Man who sweeps the stones
Entrance
One of the largest torii in Japan, from entrance gate.
Hanging rope
Heian plaque
Map
The requisite alcohol stash
The torii
Renoir exhibition with Musee d'Orsay.
Notice the sign is only in French and Japanese. Damn French and their unholy anti-English alliance with the Japs.
Torii
River
Kyoto Kanzeikaikan (Noh-Playtheater)
Electric pole and signs hanging from it
Students playing with sticks in some Christian school
Alley
Ganguro girl
I was a bit hungry, not having had lunch (I'd only had an onigiri and the green tea chewy thing this day), so I had some Shaka Shaka Chicken from McDonalds. Great deal for 100Y. The girl at the counter refused to use English, and flipped over the laminated menu on the counter - surprise! There was an English side.
Your future is assured at McDonalds. You earn more than a Filipina in Kabuki cho.
A tray of rice is 160Y. This is why McDonalds is so popular.
Chicken-Onion fried stick I had
