I signed up to take a walking tour of Kintai. I really only did it because my friend wanted to do it. I though,"I've been to Kintai 20 times, what else is there?" I'm glad I did. It was informative and awesome to have a Japanese guide to tell us all the stuff we don't know because well, I don't read Japanese.
It was freakishly cold. Maybe the coldest day we have had? Certainly the coldest day I spent any time outside! Still, totally worth it. I bundled up and had a good time. We took the ropeway up to the castle and everything was so much more interesting with someone who could tell you about stuff. I loved having my own personal question-answerer! Our guide was really accommodating and didn't mind answering every lame question we had.
They took us across the street to the big hotel for lunch, and it was tasty. Then we went to the "Bamboo Forrest". I didn't know it was even there. It is pretty tiny for a forrest! But it was cool to walk through and I nearly brought some giant bamboo pieces home with me. Then I remembered I had zero need for any large bamboo pieces.
Going for the artsy photo with the gorgeous plum blossoms with the castle up there as well.
the sweet assistant guide girl offered to take my picture. She was trying to get the castle in the photo but it is obscured by the tree. Do you love my hat?! I could not find my favorite one.
The castle.
The bridge from the castle.
The river, and bridge, looking lovely and peaceful.
The bamboo forrest.
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As I read the first few lines of your post it was like I could hear the sound of your voice :) It looks like you have found a beautiful little corner of Japan to call home. You kids seem funny, I particularly loved your Son's Christmas photo face, the make-up app pictures and the family fun at Kintai.
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