Japan trip
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