12/2/2023 Tenryuji Garden Arashiyama Bamboo Grove,Nijo Castle Complex
Tenryuji Garden, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, incorporates a fusion of several elements to achieve its zen atmosphere - white sand resembling a wave-like pattern, rocks and stones intentionally arranged around an iconic pond, and unparalleled views of Mount Arashiyama and Mount Kameyama.
Need a beer? Grab a Kirin just inside the entrance gate.
Beautifully landscaped grounds.
Bamboo Groves.
The 70-acre Nijo Castle Complex encompasses multiple palaces, gardens, and water features that cannot compete with Tenryuji Garden and its myriad fall colors. But it did offer hilarious signage and Ninomaru Palace with its "nightingale floors," wooden floorboards designed to chirp a birdlike noise when stepped on.
Located just inside the main outer entrance.
On the inside of each cubicle door in the bathroom.
We had an enjoyable farewell dinner with the well-traveled and knowledgeable manager, who focused on meeting us individually during the meal. Our ruckus bothered the rest of the customers within earshot.
Some people did last-minute shopping after dinner. I wanted to get some night views of Kyoto Station and downtown before joining Rochelle for a walk back to our hotel to finish packing for our departure the next day.
The airport was a zoo. We had to wait to check in 3 hours before our flights, and then you wasted almost two hours in a line stretching the length of the entire airport to squeeze into the smallest TSA area I've ever witnessed.
Thankfully, my half-empty flight to Los Angeles departed quickly, and an extraordinary woman working customs and passport control helped me set up my Mobile Passport Control app. on my phone, allowing me to breeze through customs without waiting in a long line. On top of that, it's free!
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