In the ancient city of Kyoto, you can walk around the Torii gates in kimonos, have a picnic in the park with friends, and participate in various festivals. The program is really colorful. Originally, we planned to go to Sanjusangendo Temple, but it was already 4:30 after visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Sanjusangendo Temple closed at 17:00.

So Yunluo and Anchu went to Yasaka Shrine and Hanami-koji instead. There were not many people at Yasaka Shrine at dusk, and you can really see the shrine maidens here. Located to the east of the main hall of Yasaka Shrine is the Mimi Shrine, which prays for beauty. Since it is a place to pray for beauty, you can throw as much copper coins as you have when you worship.

No need to blink~^O^ Come out of Yasaka Shrine, walk straight along the main road opposite, and after passing two blocks, you can see Hanami-koji, which is a street belonging to geishas. Yunluo and An Chuyu were very lucky. As soon as they entered Hanami-koji, they saw geishas in gorgeous clothes next to them. They were so busy staring at them that they forgot to pick up their cameras at the first time.

By the time they realized what was happening, the legendary geisha had been surrounded by people waiting on the side street. Coming out of Hanami-koji, there were jewelry stores and specialty stores along the street, but not many restaurants. After walking for a long time, Yunluo and An Chuyu finally found a store called One-cent Western Food at a corner. This store had the ability to sell only one kind of food.

There are also a lot of foreign tourists who come to buy it. The taste is similar to Okonomiyaki, very delicious and special. On the tenth day, we took the classic Kiyomizu Temple walking route, first went to Sanjusangendo Hall, which I didn't have time to visit yesterday. Different from other shrines and temples full of Japanese culture, Sanjusangendo Hall shows the color of Buddhism, looking at the 1001 thousand-armed and thousand-eyed Guanyin statues.

I was shocked. Kiyomizu Temple is one of the famous landmarks in Kyoto. Walking from Gojozaka to Kiyomizu Temple, there are many kimono experience shops along the way. There are beautiful girls wearing kimonos everywhere. I originally planned to rent a kimono, but the temperature was over 30 degrees. Yunluo was sweating in a short skirt and vest. Wearing a kimono does require courage.

So Yunluo and Anchuyu happily decided to turn this regret into the best excuse to come to Kyoto next time^O^ Kiyomizu Temple Jishujinja Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu Temple. It is a famous love shrine. It is crowded with young boys and girls praying for a good match. Most of the people who drew the lot are happy. The lot here will not be all good luck or good luck from Jishujinja Shrine.

Go inside and you will reach the Kiyomizu stage. Continue walking. You can see the Otowa Falls. The three springs represent [academic achievement], [love achievement] and [extended life]. You can only drink from one of the three springs. Don't be greedy, otherwise it won't work. And if you take the water with a long spoon, you have to pour the water into your hand and drink it (be careful not to drink directly with the long spoon). Go down along the main gate and you will reach Kiyomizu-zaka.

Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. There are all kinds of delicious food and exquisite souvenirs along the way. The highly recommended Honke Nishio Hachibashi is really delicious. But the shelf life is only a few days. I heard that there are also Hachibashi cakes at the airport, so I thought about buying them at the airport, but they are really not available at the airport! So if you see them, you can buy them without hesitation, and you can also try them in the store.

The store also has Zhengzhong's Matcha ice cream, which has a strong Matcha flavor. As for ice cream, as my friends said, the cherry blossom ice cream and lavender ice cream taste a bit strange, um... maybe not to the taste of most people, and Zhengzhong's Matcha ice cream is a bit bitter because the Matcha flavor is too strong. As a sweets lover, Yunluo still thinks that Hokkaido's milk ice cream is top-notch!

But it's also okay to buy some special flavors of ice cream to try. We went to Yasaka Shrine and Hanami-koji in advance yesterday, and Yunluo and Anchuyu went straight to Arashiyama on a whim. It took nearly an hour and a half to get from Kiyomizu Temple to Arashiyama. Originally, the Arashiyama area is not within the uniform area of ​​Kyoto Bus, which means that you can't take the Kyoto Bus One-Day Pass to Arashiyama.

Moreover, the "Kyoto Bus" and the "Kyoto City Bus" cannot be used together. However, when Yunluo went there in May, one day ticket could be used to take Arashiyama and Kyoto Bus, which really provided great convenience for tourists. 32 likes~ As soon as you get off Arashiyama Station, you can see the Togetsukyo Bridge. The stones on the river bank were warmed by the sun.

The warm breeze in the sunset gently blew over the gilded river. I didn't want to leave once I sat on the bank. I was afraid that it would be too dark to go to the bamboo forest, so I quickly visited Tenryuji Temple. I quickened my pace and headed for the bamboo forest. In fact, the bamboo forest is only a small section. At the end is Nonomiya Shrine. It was getting dark, so I thought about not looking for Nonomiya Shrine.

I didn't expect to find this place while wandering around~ (I don't know why all the photos on my camera were deleted after this, I feel so bad T_T Fortunately I still have my phone) When I came out of the shrine, I saw four or five middle-aged men in white robes, slightly drunk, one of them was carrying an object like an iron rod on his shoulder, and was dancing strangely in front of the shrine. I saw Yunluo and An Chuyu coming out.

The enthusiastic uncle invited Yunluo and An Chuyu to participate. He took off his white robe and put it on Yunluo and An Chuyu, and taught them to lift the heavy iron pole and dance "Hey Tuo Hey". Yunluo's poor Japanese made him unable to understand what kind of festival this was and what kind of historical story it had (if anyone knows, please explain it to me).

But it was also very enjoyable to be with Xia Lehe. On the way back, Yunluo and An Chuyu also went to the beautiful Arashiyama Station. In the evening, they returned to Sanjo Kawaramachi. In line with the concept of "the more people in front of the store, the better", Yunluo and An Chuyu ran into a sushi restaurant called Ganko, which tasted good. Unlike the dazzling and prosperous Lijiang Ancient Town, Nara is more elegant and quiet.

It was already afternoon when they arrived at Nara Park. After lunch, Yunluo and An Chuyu found a place to eat lunch in the huge park. The schedule in Kyoto was very tight, but in Nara, they were completely free. While eating lunch, they saw a group of middle school students throwing water balls in the park. I don't know if the teacher took them out for a break or if this was originally a physical education class.

It makes people envious. In China, whether it is physical education class or recess, there is no teacher leading the whole class to play in the park during class time~ Huimei likes flowers very much, so she dragged Yunluo to see cherry blossoms, poppies, and lavender that has not yet grown buds. Yunluo likes animals very much, so she decisively dragged Huimei to see the deer^O^ The park is full of cute deer.

These deer are almost spirits. Don’t be fooled by their silly and cute faces. If they catch someone who just bought deer biscuits, they will chase after the tourists in groups, biting their clothes and bags and running behind them. I heard that it was under major renovation, so I asked if Himeji should be included in the itinerary. The answer I got was unanimous: [Himeji is worth going!] So... So Yunluo took a long car ride from Osaka to Himeji.

Let's talk about the current basic situation. The outer wall has been basically demolished, but tourists cannot enter the castle tower yet, and can only visit the Nishinomaru. Tourists have to go to the castle tower to enter it. If you don't have a lot of time, it is not recommended to visit now because you can only see the outer wall. After all, it takes nearly 4 hours to take a private railway from Kyoto or Osaka.

But for architecture lovers and tourists with plenty of time, Himeji Castle is worth a visit. As one of the three ancient cities in Japan, Himeji Castle is the most well-preserved and elegant. There are many places of interest and historical sites, and it is a famous historical city in Japan. Himeji Castle on a cloudy day. Osaka Castle is located in a group of modern buildings, between a river, separating the ancient and the modern.

The most commendable thing about Osaka Castle is its introduction, from history to war scenes. From videos to antique exhibitions, Osaka Castle uses various methods to tell its story. If you have time to listen quietly, you will definitely gain something. After leaving Osaka Castle, Yunluo and Anchuyu went to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.

Osaka's food and shopping paradise. Let's talk about the must-try food: Osaka King Takoyaki Ramen, various desserts and barbecue restaurants, even any Western restaurant on Shinsaibashi Road is very delicious. On the last day, I slept until I woke up naturally, packed up and checked out, and went to Nihonbashi and Kuromon Market - the fresh fish market known as Naniwa Shokudo.

I recommend the tofu in Kuromon Market, which is very smooth and delicious. You can try the puffer fish meat and Kobe beef that are hard to find in China. After filling your stomach, the girls will go for the final shopping. There is a drugstore with "Ji An" written on it in Shinsaibashi. There are three floors in total. There are many snacks on the third floor. Foodies should not miss it. 9 o'clock in the evening.

I took the last Nankai train to Kansai International Airport and ended my pleasant trip in Japan. Ten days passed by in a flash. This is a magical country. Clean, polite, civilized, delicious, historical, and enthusiastic. I have heard countless friends who have been to Japan praise it. Every day, I say "sorry" and "thank you".

Speaking of which, I have received help from many people along the way, from uncles to beauties. Japan, I will come again! We set off early in the morning! The highways in the United States are well built, and the car drives forward steadily and quickly. Only a few scattered houses can be seen along the way, the population is sparse, and the roadside is full of natural small hills and forests without any traces of human beings!

There are charming scenery everywhere outside the car window! We stopped at service areas twice. Then we arrived at the Corning Museum of Glass in upstate New York. The museum is the world's largest glass collection museum, collecting glass products dating back more than 3,500 years. The museum is divided into two floors. The first floor is the glass art sales center; the second floor is the museum exhibition area.

The exhibition includes ancient, modern, contemporary and modern glass art. In addition, the museum also has a live glass craft production demonstration every day, and will draw two lucky visitors to give away the glass crafts for free. Yunluo was lucky enough to be one of the two winners. He received the best gift for Thanksgiving: Pumpkin.

Tips: For more information about the museum, please visit the official website.Exhibits at the Corning Museum of GlassCorning Museum of Glass6Exhibits at the Corning Museum of GlassCorning Museum of Glass7Artists are showing people the production process of glass artworksCorning Museum of Glass8Thanksgiving is coming! A car full of glass pumpkins is perfect for the occasion!

Corning Museum of Glass After visiting the Glass Museum and receiving my favorite prize, we continued on our way to Niagara Falls! Niagara Falls is the world's largest transnational waterfall, spanning New York State, USA and Ontario, Canada. It is also one of the three largest waterfalls in the world. Niagara Falls consists of three waterfalls, namely: Horseshoe Falls.

American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. All three waterfalls face Canada. You can only see the side of the waterfall in the United States, but you can see the complete waterfall group in Canada. When we arrived at the waterfall, it was almost dark, and the weather began to change. The sky was covered with dark clouds and heavy rain fell from the sky. The waterfall was very majestic at this time, but it was difficult to capture its most beautiful moment with a camera.

9 In the evening, the sky was overcast and the waterfall was pouring with rain. Niagara Falls Yunluo and An Chuyu were eager to cross the border and enter Canada. Note: When entering Canada, you cannot bring any fruit, fresh meat or seeds. (For specific visa and entry information, please refer to "Practical Guide"). Yunluo's luck was good today.

The Canadian customs officer I met was a handsome white guy. He was very nice. He simply asked Yunluo where she was going, checked her passport and visa information, and let her pass through customs. In fact, there is only a bridge between the United States and Canada. After crossing the bridge and passing customs, she arrived in Canada. But the scenery on both sides of the United States and Canada is completely different.

First, the United States can only see the side of one of the falls, and there are few tourism-related supporting facilities; Canada can see the falls in their entirety. And it has rich tourism resources, with numerous hotels, casinos, cinemas and various restaurants. The town of Niagara is brightly lit at night. 10 Various high-end hotels line the town of Niagara Niagara Falls 11 Niagara town.

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Even though it was only the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather was already very cold. I put on a sweater and a thick coat, but I still felt cold, so I decided to go back to the hotel early to rest. There are many hotels in Canada, including high-end hotels such as Hilton, Marriott, and Sheraton, as well as budget hotels such as DaysInn.

Yunluo and An Chuyu chose DaysInn. Although it was just an economy hotel, the room was very clean and comfortable, and they were quite satisfied with the stay. 12 DaysInnHotel Niagara Falls Such a comfortable bed, lying down and falling asleep immediately. Taking advantage of the dawn light. Get up and walk around the streets of the town. The morning air is so good!

Full of fresh and dancing morning dew! Yunluo took deep breaths, wanting to cleanse his lungs thoroughly. The streets were sparsely populated at this time, with only street lights, car lights and hotel lights still on. The sun was about to rise and illuminate the sky. 13 The morning light of the town. Niagara Falls 14 There are tall hotels around Niagara Falls.

I happened to pass by a TimHortons in Niagara Falls, the most famous coffee chain in Canada. I bought a cup of Cappucino and breakfast, which was pretty good. 15TimHortons Niagara 16TimHortons Niagara Falls, the most famous coffee brand in Canada, had a good breakfast and prepared to walk to the mouth of the falls.

We boarded the Hornblower Niagara Cruises and went deep into the heart of the falls. It was thrilling. They offer a variety of tours. Note: the cruises are closed in the winter, so please confirm before traveling) The cruise horn sounded.

We drove to the waterfall that Yunluo and Anchu had been looking forward to for a long time, ready to unveil its mysterious veil. 17 Boarded the cruise ship. Prepared to drive to the center of the waterfall. Niagara Falls Getting closer and closer to the waterfall, the air was filled with the water vapor of the waterfall, and the camera lens was blurred. Although I was wearing a waterproof raincoat issued by the scenic spot, my hair and sleeves were inevitably wet.

(Tips: It is recommended that travelers bring waterproof camera bags and waterproof phone cases. The center of the waterfall is full of water mist, which can easily damage cameras and phones.) 18 The majestic and spectacular scenery of the waterfall was taken deep into the center of the waterfall. Niagara Falls 19 The majestic and spectacular scenery of the waterfall was taken deep into the center of the waterfall. Niagara Falls went deep into the center of the waterfall.

Everyone started to roar with excitement, marveling at the wonders of nature! It was dozens of meters wide. Dozens of tons of water poured down from the Niagara River dozens of meters high, creating a huge sound and energy. This was one of the few such majestic natural landscapes that Yunluo had seen so far! It was worthy of being called a waterfall in the civilized world!

20The magnificent view of the waterfall taken deep into the center of the waterfall. Niagara Falls21The whole tour takes about 30 minutes, and then the cruise ship docks. Yunluo and An Chuyu reluctantly bid farewell to the waterfall. First take a few photos on the roadside. 2223Then Yunluo and An Chuyu came to the Tianlong Tower next to the waterfall, which is the tallest building around the waterfall.

There is an observation deck on top where you can have a full view of the entire waterfall. 24 Yunluo and An Chuyu booked the revolving restaurant on the tower in advance, so they can enjoy the food while watching the waterfall. (Tips: Website for booking the revolving restaurant: They offer a variety of Western-style meals, including steak, salmon, lamb legs, chicken, etc. After enjoying the meal, remember to pay the waiter service fee.

Generally, 15% before tax is given for lunch, and at least 18%-20% for dinner at night. )25 Western steak ordered at the revolving restaurant. The scenery around the Niagara Falls taken from the Tianlong Tower restaurant. This bridge spans Canada and the United States, with Canada on the left and the United States on the right. 262728 The scenery around the falls taken from the revolving restaurant on the Tianlong Tower.

Niagara Falls Tianlong Tower 2930313233 The waterfall photographed from the revolving restaurant on the Tianlong Tower Niagara Falls Tianlong Tower 34 The waterfall photographed from the revolving restaurant on the Tianlong Tower. Niagara Falls Tianlong Tower After enjoying a delicious steak in the revolving restaurant and taking many panoramic photos of the waterfall, we were ready to leave for Toronto, which was about two and a half hours' drive away.

The Canadian National Tower. The tower is 553.33 meters high, the tallest tower in North America, and the fifth tallest free-standing building in the world. The security check to enter the tower is quite strict, with two security checks. The first check requires you to take off your coat, check your bag, and have your whole body scanned by the staff; then you go to the second level for security check, enter a high-end security checkroom, and get scanned automatically. Once you pass, you can go to the tower elevator. (~^~)