Tag Archives: Kyoto

Kurama and Kibune – November 23

Posted on November 25, 2014 by koshihimo

It’s getting late in the fall season, and so I took the opportunity this weekend to go “momiji-hunting”. I went north of Kyoto to the mountains of Kurama and Kibune. Sadly the leaves are already past their peak, but there … Continue reading →

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Geisha in Gion – November 8

Posted on November 8, 2014 by koshihimo

Just a quick blog post on a nice day. Today I and our 4 kohai went to the Gion District of Kyoto to do a little Geisha-spotting. It’s rare to see Geiko or Maiko on the street and even rarer … Continue reading →

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Hassaku Goaisatsu – August 1

Posted on August 9, 2014 by koshihimo

Today we donned our formal kimono for the first time in 2 weeks. It’s another hot as balls day—thank God I can dress in my dorm room’s air-conditioning. I’m sweating as soon as we’re outside. The Hassaku Goaisatsu—the 8th month … Continue reading →

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Mini-Shikoku Henro – July 31

Posted on August 9, 2014 by koshihimo

Practice hirademae with Henriikka in the keikoba this morning. Afterwards, I plan to take the mini-Shikoku Henro behind Ninnaji Temple. I had hoped for an earlier start, but end up leaving between 1:30pm and 2, arriving there by bike by … Continue reading →

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Gion Matsuri, Part 2 – July 24

Posted on August 9, 2014 by koshihimo

There were actually 2 Gion Matsuri parades. The first was to parade everyone out. The second one, a week later, was to bring’em all back, bringing a kind of closure to the whole month-long festival. This second parade was discontinued … Continue reading →

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Gion Matsuri – July 17

Posted on July 29, 2014 by koshihimo

Get up and out with Sara a little after 8am to walk to the subway. I am in yukata and obi and wooden geta —and bare feet. I feel so rebelious and decadent wiithout my layers of kimono padding under … Continue reading →

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Inari Shrine – July 26

Posted on July 27, 2014 by koshihimo

Went to the Fushimi-Inari Shrine today. It’s going to be another hot one in the city, with the heat index making it 42 C (that’s 108 F for you and me). But fortunately, I’m not in the city, but on … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 4, 2014 by koshihimo

I arrived in Kyoto on the day the cherry blossoms were at their peak. Here are some pics.

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