Although rain was forecast for much of our time in Kyoto, we had two spells — the first was a downpour, which we escaped in the lovely coffee shop and the second was drizzly, when we went to Chion-ji Buddhist temple.
The cherry blossom was still in full swing. Even the intermittent drizzle couldn’t take away the cheer and sparkle the trees added to surroundings.
Chion-ji, apparently, has the largest temple gate in the region. The most prominent feature we liked, however, was the giant bell with its supporting structure.
Originally built in the 13th century, Chion-ji was rebuilt in the 17th century after some of the buildings on the site burnt down.
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After visiting the temple, we went to Zirael, one of the few vegan restaurants we could find in Kyoto. It was a simple salad. Sometimes, when travelling, simple food is good! This salad had a variety of nutritious ingredients and tasted good too.
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