Arashiyama Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto

It's now Summer Break! No school, so more time to explore and relax. Thus, the less than half a day trip to Kyoto to visit Iwatayama Monkey Park...

Kyoto Gion Matsuri

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17 July 海の日 also known as Sea / Ocean day, is a holiday in Japan. That's to say, school holiday! Thus, trip to Kyoto to visit one of the main festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri -祇園祭, the festival of Yasaka Shrine...

school trip to Kyoto Railway Museum

 

First school trip to Kyoto Railway Museum, train ride + museum visit. A break from the daily lesson, and a chance to have a lunch / bento picnic at the park before going to the museum.