Meiji Shrine, Japan

Meiji Shrine, Japan

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!