I decided to make a return visit to Kyoto to check out Arashiyama (western Kyoto); on my first visit in December, I visited many of the main sights (Ginkakuji and Kinkakuji, Kiomizudera, Gion, Fushimi-Inari), but hadn't visited western Kyoto. I made it into Kyoto Stati...
The morning after my all-day cooking marathon, I decided to check out Osaka Castle, which was previously closed for the New Year holiday the last time I was there in December. I started by strolling around the castle park looking for cherry blossoms, then made my way p...
