Back to Kyoto!

A few weeks ago I went for a short weekend trip to Kyoto with a group of friends. We went in hopes of catching the last of the beautiful autumnal colours, but I think most had gone by this point... It was still a good trip, if a bit brief! I'll be heading back there in January, as well as Tokyo so keep an eye out for that post!

Anyway, here are some snaps from the weekend...

Our first stop was Heian Shrine, a shrine built to commemorate the first and last emperors of the city, and is about 10 minutes by bus from Kyoto Station. On approach to the shrine you are greeted by a giant torii gate that stretches across the rode!

Next we made a brief stop in Maruyama Park where there were many women in their beautiful Yukatas hav their photos taken.

Plus this little guy!

He's so cute!

And of course we made a stop at the Studio Ghibli store in Gion!

Jiji <3

Oh no it's Izzy looking like an idiot again...

We finished off our trip with some delicious shyabu-shyabu after a long day of travelling and walking- perfect on a chilly Autumn evening!

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mmmmm Tomato and Basil/ Curry broth!