Meiji Shrine, Japan
Hi,
Hi,
I guess I am near to the end of
documenting my trip, just like how I am all settled and slumbered in
my desk right now.
So, the comfort of an indoor Japanese
onsen is probably the last thing on my mind.
Anyway it has been 2 months back so now
let's turn the clock round.
How could we forget Meiji Shrine when in Tokyo?
We went on a Monday and managed to spot
a traditional wedding and were taken by surprise. Most of these
events are common occurance on weekends but not so much on weekdays.
We got a few charms from the shops in
the temple grounds for luck and such. They were not exactly cheap but
we were blinded by supersition.
Even though most people who has been to
Japan would probably have visited more than 1 temple in the course of
their itinerary, it's honestly more or less the same. The only few
difference being the type of gods (Shinto and buddhism) and maybe the
surroundings.
After a bit of touring and prayers we
pass by the Inner Garden of Meiji Shrine and gave it a try. (There
are a couple of shrines in Kyoto which has gardens that are chargable
by entry.)
The said garden is smaller than we
imagined. In fact it merely took us 30 mins or less to complete the
walk with the most relaxing pace. Initially, we cannot deny
disappointment because there weren't much to see or take it because
it is all greens, a pond and an inaccessible hut. (There weren't any
flowers or much colours at that point of time.)
The air was cold and dewy in the garden
and quite comfortable. The only saving grace is the serenity and
quietness as there were fewer people than there were in Meiji Shrine.
We saw locals meditating by the pond and we rested on the bench and
took a few moments to enjoy the tranquility.
That was probably when we felt the
entrance fees is worth after all.
Eventually we got bored of nothingness
and went back to the shopping streets nearby.
Since we have come to the end, I shall let pictures run for the remaining of my time in Japan as a closure to this blog post.
Osaka Takoyaki Balls with the longest queue but tasted like crap.
Dormy Inn's free ramen which kept us filled for hungry nights in Osaka.
Starbuck's in Osaka with the longest queue and best people watching spot on second floor.
Shinsekai, which has a reputation of being notorious (read dangerous) but frankly, all we see were just yakitori and okonomiyaki restaurants. Nothing so seedy after all.
Our room for a night in Osaka's love hotel... Spot the bamboo and trees behind the bed? There is even a music player behind the headboard and a jackpot machine!
I hope I have imparted enough visuals of my trip. Ja, mata!
