The Osaka Tenjin Festival is one of the three major festivals in Japan, among which the Gion Festival is the most grand. In the Edo period, the Japanese people relied on their own technology and wealth to build the gorgeous and luxurious mikoshi that Yunluo and An Chuyu saw today. On the day of the month and the day of the month every year, the old-fashioned families in the town hang magic lanterns and green curtains under the eaves and spread mats.

Flowers are decorated and screens are erected to add brilliance to the festival; traditional percussion instruments can be heard in the streets of Kyoto. The Gion Festival reaches its climax with the colorful parade of mikoshi on July 1. The Gion Festival is now not limited to Gion, but spreads throughout the central area of ​​Kyoto. The Gion Festival takes place throughout July.

The climax is the five days from the middle of the month (from the solstice to the sun) and the sun. During these five days, the busy streets such as Shijo-dori, Karasuma-dori and Horikawa-dori become a paradise for pedestrians, and the streets are full of temporary shops and tourists. The most eye-catching are the traditional float parades called "Yamaboko" and the thousand-person geisha parade called "Hana-san". The streets are full of girls wearing yukata.

Kyoto Tower Kyoto Station Kyoto Station Yunluo and An Chuyu were waiting for the bus to their homestay in front of Kyoto Station. This is the alley where Yunluo and An Chuyu's homestay is located. After Kyoto's homestay owner warmly welcomed them and settled their luggage, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon and everyone was already hungry. The homestay owner recommended this cheap and delicious yakiniku set meal right at the doorstep.

This is the yakiniku rice bowl that Yunluo ate. It was really filling and delicious. Kyoto Kyoto has many small alleys like this, which are really different from the style of Tokyo. Kyoto Street View Kyoto Street View The one passing by here should be the famous Kamo River in Kyoto. Kyoto buses pass through the Shijo area, and Gion Festival items are set up everywhere.

In addition, the bus routes passing by the area will be adjusted in the next few days. Starting in the evening, a large block will become a pedestrian zone, completely turning into a carnival world. Editor Kyoto is installing the legendary "hokosha", which will be crowded at night. It takes more than ten stops to get to Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto by changing buses.

Yunluo and Anchu came across the first famous attraction in Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple. Kinkakuji Temple, whose official name is actually Rokuon-ji Temple, is also called Kinkakuji Temple because the building is covered with gold foil. It is an ancient Japanese temple located in Kyoto and was first completed in 1644. In addition to being a well-known tourist attraction.

It is also designated as a national treasure by the Japanese government and an important historical building designated as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2007. (Baidu) Kinkakuji Temple Passing through this gate is the Kinkakuji Temple area. Kinkakuji Temple The ticket for Kinkakuji Temple is in this amulet form. Very unique Kinkakuji Temple This angle, I personally think it is a pretty good photo of Kinkakuji Temple.

Kinkakuji Temple Kinkakuji Temple Kinkakuji Temple This is a phoenix. Kinkakuji Temple Kinkakuji Temple Kinkakuji Temple Kyoto Shijo Leave Kinkakuji Temple and return to Shijo Street. The preparations for the Gion Festival are almost done. Kyoto Shijo Girls in yukatas are starting to go out. The shops here in Kyoto Shijo have also delayed their business hours because of the Gion Festival.

At this time, the streets around Kyoto Shijo are closed to vehicles. The streets have become pedestrian streets. Crowds of people are starting to flow in. This girl in Kyoto Shijo is pretty. Unfortunately, the photo is a little blurry. Kyoto Shijo is the shopping district Shinkyogoku mentioned earlier. It is well connected and there are many shops to visit.

Yunluo and Anchuyu's shopping spree on their trip to Japan began at this time. If you see something cheap, just buy it (cut your hands off). Kyoto Shijo is full of girls wearing yukata. You can move a small stool and sit down to watch the beauties. There is also a famous Ichiran Ramen in Shinkyogoku, Shijo, Kyoto. You still have to queue up.

Is it really that popular? Kyoto Shijo This is the night market of the Gion Festival. It is crowded with people. It feels like I am back in China. There are all kinds of snacks on both sides. Foodies will definitely not be able to resist the temptation. Kyoto Shijo is amazing. Although there are a lot of people. But when you want to buy something at a stall, you will find that everyone in the messy crowd is actually queuing to buy.

Everyone is very conscious. This is probably impossible in China's night markets. Another thing is that the Gion Festival is such a big event that Yun Luo feels that all the people in Kyoto have come out to join in the fun. Even the streets are full of people taking a rest, but with such a large flow of people and a night market, there is not a single piece of garbage on the ground! Usually after any square event in China.

The next day, the sanitation workers needed to spend a long time cleaning up the battlefield. Alas, some things are really different. A mother and her children were fishing for lobsters in Shijo, Kyoto. There were police checkpoints in the streets around Shijo, Kyoto. They guided vehicles to detour. The homestay where Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed in Shijo, Kyoto, was only two bus stops away from the Gion Festival area.

Luo and An Chuyu were still carrying a lot of things they had bought, so they slowly walked back to the B&B to rest.

Before leaving, Yunluo took some photos of the B&B "Goldfish House" where he stayed. It is a two-story house with complete facilities and a completely Japanese style. The whole family is very satisfied. Because it is not crowded at all for six people and it is much larger than the hotel in Tokyo. And we experienced the authentic B&B in Japan, haha.

GoldfishHouseThis is the living room on the first floor. There is a bar and a computer. The owner also provides free mobile wifi devices, which can be taken out for use during your stay. GoldfishHouseGoldfishHouseThis is the small courtyard on the first floor. It's nice. Bedroom on the second floorBedroom on the second floor. Please ignore the messy quilt. It's still on the second floor. There is a balcony outside.

Armor decoration. Very domineering. GoldfishHouse coincided with the Gion Festival, and the owner thoughtfully prepared three sets of yukata for Yunluo and An Chuyu. Although An Chuyu and An Chuyu did not wear them to go out, they could not help but show them off in the house after returning home at night. (Little cutie) The photo is at the back. Thanks to the owner for his enthusiasm again.

GoldfishHouseGoldfishHouseThis is the guest book of the B&B. There are many tips and messages from previous guests. Yunluo and An Chuyu also left a message for the host on the day they left. There is a kitchen in the B&B, so the parents went to the supermarket to buy eggs and instant noodles, and breakfast was solved. Japanese instant noodles taste really good.

After breakfast, Yunluo and An Chuyu set off for the first stop of the day: the world heritage site Nijo Castle. By the way, Kyoto's subway only has two lines, which is not very developed. Yunluo and An Chuyu took a few bus stops from the B&B, then transferred to the subway and arrived at Nijo Castle (mainly to make full use of the two-day sightseeing ticket, haha).

When you get out of Nijo Castle subway station in Kyoto, you can see the walls of Nijo Castle. PS: Here comes Baidu's introduction again: Nijo Castle is also known as Nijo Imperial Palace. Located in Kyoto, Japan, it is the headquarters of the Shogun in Kyoto. Nijo Castle was built in AD 1644 and is a symbol of power for the Edo Shogunate. It has a tall wall of about meters from east to west and about meters from north to south, and a trench is dug.

The corridor in Nijo Castle is called the "Oriole Floor". When people walk on it, it makes a sound like the singing of an oriole. It was an alarm mechanism set up by the shogunate rulers to protect their own safety. The Honmaru Palace and Ninomaru Palace are the main buildings of Nijo Castle. The architecture of "Ninomaru" is very distinctive, and the walls and partitions of the palace are painted with famous paintings by Kano school painters.

Exquisite. The reason why Nijo Castle tickets are placed here for everyone to see is that the ticket price for Nijo Castle is originally in Japanese yen, but if you use the Kyoto Two-Day Sightseeing Ticket, you can save Japanese yen and turn it into Japanese yen. The ticket office gave Yun Luo and An Chuyu tickets in Japanese yen. Nijo Castle Nijo Castle Nijo Castle After entering this gate, you can see the main buildings of Nijo Castle.

Nijo Castle This is the palace of Nijo Castle, which is well preserved. P.S. You need to take off your shoes to enter the palace. There are wooden floors inside, so it is no problem to walk barefoot. The internal tour route is fixed and designed, and there will be no tourists walking in the opposite direction, which is great. Along the way, you can see many self-service explanation machines placed at various scenic spots.

If you need to listen to the explanation, just press a button, but the explanation is all in Japanese. Nijo Castle Nijo Castle Nijo Castle Nijo Castle Nijo Castle Nijo Castle Nijo Castle It was already noon when they left Nijo Castle. Yunluo and An Chuyu first took a bus to Kiyomizu Temple. After arriving at Kiyomizu Temple Station, they found a soba noodle shop nearby to have lunch.

I have to say here that Japanese soba noodles are very unique. The way to eat them is different from that in China. The noodles are placed separately. When eating, dip them in a special sauce first, then suck them into your mouth. It feels refreshing and delicious. It is really delicious in the hot summer. (Sexy) Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple This is udon noodles. It is also delicious.

Kiyomizu Temple Follow this ramp all the way up to the gate of Kiyomizu Temple. Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple Gate arrived at Kiyomizu Temple and saw the beauty in yukata again. Kiyomizu Temple This kind of wishing card is available in almost every temple and shrine. But the shape is different. Kiyomizu Temple Wash your hands with holy water before entering the temple or shrine.

I believe everyone is familiar with the big stage of Kiyomizu Temple. There is also a queue for washing hands at Kiyomizu Temple. Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka are the two main streets of Kiyomizu Temple. There are small shops with special features on both sides. There are many souvenirs and food to buy. The statue of Nene-no-michi at Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka is very funny.

Ningning Road Ningning Road Yasaka Shrine Walking all the way to the outer street, we passed the famous Yasaka Shrine, but this is the side door. The main door is red. Yunluo and An Chuyu rushed to meet up with An Chuyu's classmates. They didn't go in. Kyoto Shijo took the bus back to Shijo Street. Today's Gion Festival activities are about to start again. This is already a pedestrian street.

It was raining in Shijo, Kyoto. Yunluo thought that the Gion Festival would be cancelled. I had an Okonomiyaki restaurant in Shijo, Kyoto for dinner today. Although I haven't been to Osaka, the Okonomiyaki here is also very authentic. When Yunluo and An Chuyu came out of dinner in Shijo, Kyoto, the rain had stopped completely and the weather was still cool.

The lively Gion Festival has begun again. Kyoto Shijo Kyoto Shijo Edit Kyoto Shijo Edit The streets near Kyoto Shijo are also full of people taking a break, but overall there are fewer people today than yesterday. Kyoto Shijo These people perform characteristic musical instruments and dances Kyoto Shijo At night, when we returned to the B&B, An Chuyu and An Chuyu couldn't wait to put on their yukatas.

Strike a pose. Kyoto Shijo Kyoto Shijo Kyoto Shijo Let's talk about typhoons again. Another typhoon, "Rangka", started to affect Japan last night. Today's trip was accompanied by rain.

Fortunately, there is only one outdoor attraction left in Kyoto today. The rest are shopping trips, which basically have no impact. Yunluo and An Chuyu's first stop today is the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The most convenient way to get here is to take the JR Kintetsu Line. Yunluo and An Chuyu packed up in the morning, checked out of the room with the landlord, and then dragged their luggage to Kyoto Station.

Kyoto Station At this time, the shops in Kyoto Station were still closed. Yunluo and An Chuyu hurried to store their luggage in the self-service lockers. This locker is very convenient. There are two sizes, large and small. The large one needs coins and the small one needs Japanese yen. The machine only accepts coins of denominations. If you don't have enough coins, don't worry, there is also a self-service coin exchange machine.

The Japanese are very considerate of details. Yunluo and Anchuyu need to take the Kintetsu Nara Line at Kyoto Station. It is only two stops away, and the whole journey only takes more than ten minutes, which is very fast. The ticket price is yen/person. Kyoto Station Fushimi Inari Taisha just arrived at Inari Station. It was raining heavily, but fortunately Yunluo and Anchuyu had umbrellas.

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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine As soon as you exit Kintetsu Station, you can see the entrance torii gate of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Lanterns are arranged on the main road in front of the shrine. I guess there will be activities in the evening. The staff of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine are arranging lanterns in the rain. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine The fox with a rice ear in its mouth is the Inari God enshrined in Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.

ps: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine was built in the 18th century. It is mainly dedicated to the Inari gods, headed by Uga no Mikami. Inari gods are the gods of agriculture and commerce. Pilgrims come to worship them for a good harvest, a prosperous business, and safe transportation. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is the head shrine of more than 10,000 Inari shrines across Japan. It is also one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto.

Fushimi Inari TaishaFushimi Inari TaishaThe wishing boards here are all in the shape of red torii gates.Fushimi Inari TaishaFushimi Inari TaishaFushimi Inari TaishaThe famous Thousand Torii gates in the shrine. I believe everyone has seen many pictures of it.Fushimi Inari TaishaFushimi Inari TaishaThere are many souvenir shops on the street leading out of the shrine.

Many things are limited to the local area, so you can buy some small gifts for others. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese religion. Specifically, it refers to Daikokuten, Ebisu, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Shouren, and Budai. However, some people say that they are actually the Eight Immortals of China. One of them fell into the sea when crossing the sea.

There is only one left in Japan, Yunluo thinks it is possible. Fushimi Inari Taisha and then take the Kintetsu back to Kyoto Station. Kyoto Station Yunluo and An Chuyu will go to the biccamera in Kyoto Station to check out the rice cooker. Before that, they will have lunch at the food court in Kyoto Station. Here, I accidentally saw a water curtain that changes into the shape of Kyoto's characteristic buildings.

Very creative. The lunch at Kyoto Station is still this set meal, which is filling and affordable. After checking the prices at the Electric City at Kyoto Station, I decided to buy a rice cooker when I arrived in Osaka. Otherwise, it would be too heavy to carry, so Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the Isetan department store under Kyoto Station. The basement of Isetan at Kyoto Station is a place to buy various Japanese snacks.

There are so many things to see, and everything looks delicious. I couldn't help but spend money again at Kyoto Station. I bought a lot to eat myself and give to others. Special recommendation: Japanese matcha desserts. Uji matcha is very famous. Various matcha desserts are really beautiful and delicious. The price may not be cheap, but it is definitely a decent souvenir.

However, the shelf life of these snacks is generally not long, so everyone should pay attention. After leaving Isetan, Yunluo and An Chuyu went to get their luggage and took the JR to Osaka. The entire trip to Kyoto, Japan's second stop, ended. JR Umeda Station Yunluo and An Chuyu took the JR and got off at Umeda Station, which is the largest transfer station in Osaka.

In addition, you can also buy Osaka Pass here. After buying the pass at JR Umeda Station, Yunluo and An Chuyu took the subway Midosuji Line to the hotel, Shinsaibashi JR Umeda Station Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street This is the Shinsaibashi Comfort Hotel where Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed.

It is just a 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station. The front is also very small, and the check-in lobby is on the third floor. One of the advantages of this hotel is that it has a buffet breakfast, which saves Yunluo and An Chuyu from having to worry about breakfast. After leaving their luggage and getting tidied, Yunluo and An Chuyu walked to the nearby Dotonbori Food Street for dinner.

The hotel is just one block away from Dotonbori, which is very convenient. Dotonbori Food Street Tonbori Food Street This is the famous Kani Doraku. There are three restaurants in Dotonbori, and this is the middle one. Yunluo and An Chuyu originally planned to eat there. They found that there were too many people at night, so they gave up. Dotonbori Food Street Tonbori Food Street Tonbori Food Street Tonbori Food Street Tonbori Food Street.

In order to let their parents eat something different, Yunluo and An Chuyu found a sushi and sashimi restaurant called "Yuxin". The sashimi here is really fresh and delicious, but the price is not cheap. The most important thing is that their parents are really not used to eating raw food. Yunluo and An Chuyu can only use it as a snack to fill their stomachs. In the end, they found a Chinese dumpling restaurant for dinner.

Here I would like to recommend Japanese draft beer, which is really good. Suntory, Asahi or Sapporo are all very good. Dotonbori Food Street Tonbori goes one block south to Sennichimae Dotonbori Food Street. The drugstores found here are also reasonably priced. Yunluo and An Chuyu went in to buy some more.

Everyone must buy something comfortable before going back to rest. Today is a full day in Osaka. Yunluo and An Chuyu plan to visit the Osaka Castle Tower first, and then go to the Umeda shopping district at noon to complete the main shopping in Japan - the purchase of rice cookers. Parents have been waiting for a long time. Hurry up and buy them. A photo of the complete facade of the Comfort Hotel Shinsaibashi, Osaka. (~^~)