Comments on: Nijo Castle, Heian Shrine, & Kiyomizu-Dera Temple http://blog.climbergirl.com/2006/05/16/heian-shrinekyoto-handicraft-centerkiyomizumera-shrine/ The pursuit of good climbing, fun friends, and thought provoking rantings. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:48:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Dennis http://blog.climbergirl.com/2006/05/16/heian-shrinekyoto-handicraft-centerkiyomizumera-shrine/#comment-30 Dennis Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:11:49 +0000 http://blog.climbergirl.com/2006/05/16/heian-shrinekyoto-handicraft-centerkiyomizumera-shrine/#comment-30 The Heian shrine suffered from a bit of "gee, another incredible shinto shrine..." If it had been the first one we'd seen on the trip, it might have struck me more. But, perhaps I was just tired, because I wasn't even inclined to shell out a few measley yen to wander the gardens, which are supposedly beautiful. The Kyoto Handicraft center has a lot of stuff for sale, all of high quality (and price). If you're not on a budget, definitely go there. Otherwise, wander the streets of Kawaramachi-Dori. Some t-shirts that I got for 800 yen on Kawaramachi-Dori were 1050 yen in the Handicraft center (identical shirts). Ashoka's was magnificent! Wow! Some of the best Indian food I've *ever* had. The restaurant was quiet, the decor was pleasant, the waiter was prompt. Outstanding in every respect! What a wonderful way to wrap up the day! The Heian shrine suffered from a bit of “gee, another incredible shinto shrine…” If it had been the first one we’d seen on the trip, it might have struck me more. But, perhaps I was just tired, because I wasn’t even inclined to shell out a few measley yen to wander the gardens, which are supposedly beautiful.

The Kyoto Handicraft center has a lot of stuff for sale, all of high quality (and price). If you’re not on a budget, definitely go there. Otherwise, wander the streets of Kawaramachi-Dori. Some t-shirts that I got for 800 yen on Kawaramachi-Dori were 1050 yen in the Handicraft center (identical shirts).

Ashoka’s was magnificent! Wow! Some of the best Indian food I’ve *ever* had. The restaurant was quiet, the decor was pleasant, the waiter was prompt. Outstanding in every respect! What a wonderful way to wrap up the day!

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