Japan - Kyoto - Again

We are now back in Kyoto after a full day of Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Buses! We think of it as a little adventure when we can figure out the local transportation to get where we are going. We get to see the scenery (today’s highlights included a McDonalds that delivers - McDelivery!) and ride immersed with the locals as they converse and go about their daily business. Today was especially transportation centric because, since we were in the main Kyoto train station, we also bought all of our train tickets for between the hotels for the rest of our trip. We finally arrived at our next hotel - Aman Kyoto.  

In the early Edo period, Kyoto’s Takagamine area was the site of Hon'ami Koetsu, a Japanese craftsman and calligrapher. Throughout his lifetime (1558 – 1637) Koetsu’s work established the area as a major base for arts and culture, leading to the creation of an Art Village in Takagamine in 1615. Today, it is the site of Aman Kyoto’s secret gardens, which trace the area’s dynasty and connect guests to nature and the spirit of the historic site. At 32 hectares in size, in the summer it flourishes with Japanese maples, Kitayama cedars and a plethora of blooms, from azaleas and peonies to hydrangeas and irises, waiting to be discovered.  

We are ready to discover. Since we arrived late this afternoon, we have not discovered much yet. Although, we just had a wonderful dinner at the secondary restaurant on property. We will see what tomorrow brings…