Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Day 3- July 1, Experience Zen of Kyoto- Evening



A visit to the Sanrio Store, before dinner

- Mumu's in love with the store!




The main street near the Gion District, strolling to our dinner...




We went to the famous tonkatrsu restaurant - Katsukura- it didn't disappoint

Day 3- July 1, Experience Zen of Kyoto- Afternoon

Strolling continues leading us to Kennin Ji

Along the way, a cute Peter Rabbit shops!

 




Kennin Ji is near the Gion entertainment district

Gion District

Then a taste for the famous green tea dessert


After the dessert, we took a bus back to the hotel for a little siesta!

Day 3- July 1, Experience Zen of Kyoto- Late Morning

Around Kiyomizu Dera- 

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Streets



Looking for souvenirs 




Getting some cold drink... watermelon juice






A place with pickled food…

Our lunch today, an old Udon place






Day 3- July 1, Experience Zen of Kyoto- Morning


Prelude...   

Every morning, our breakfast (food from the nearby supermarket)


Today's first stop- Kiyomizu- Dera

Waiting for Uber…


Arrived!  It was early, most shops were still closed