In April of 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood visited ancient capital of Nara and Kyoto for enjoying cherry blossom. After 2 hours in bullet train they arrived at Kyoto. Then they took local train to Nara.
Kofukuji Temple
They walked around old city visiting various historical places. For Mr. Greenwood, it was his second visit to this city after 47 absence.
Main Gate of Todaiji Temple
Sunset at Nigatsudou
Next day they visited Horyuuji temple. They claim that still they maintain world oldest wooden structure which is 1,300 years old.
Tower of Horyuuji
Yumedono of Horyuuji Temple
East Tower of Yakushiji
Library of Toshodaiji Temple
After Nara they returned to Kyoto and visited Heian Shrine, Daigoji Temple, and Nijyo Castle.
Garden of Heian Shrine
Gate of Sanpoin of Daigo Temple
Gate of Daigo Temple
Gate of Nijyo Castle in Kyoto
Garden of Nijyo Castle in Kyoto
April 25, 2004
Rev. November 11, 2009