Originally crafted in 1397, burned down in 1950 by a disillusioned monk and reconstructed again in 1955, Kinkaku-ji AKA “golden temple”, is literally covered with gold leaf. In…
ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST About a 30-40 minute train ride from Kyoto train station lies a beautiful walk through a bamboo forest. This tranquil promenade is great for the soul.…