The Backpack Adventures

Day 6 December 24, 2019 Exploring Osaka Good morning from Kyoto City! We made sure to clean before checking out of our residence. We had a nice time in Kyoto. Thanks, Condominium Kokotomaru Today is our last day here in the historic city of Kyoto. We'll be heading back to Osaka to explore the city and celebrate Christmas Eve with our Japanese godparents before finally checking in to our home for the night in Oriental Suites Airport Osaka Rinku . One final picture of Condominium Kokotomaru before leaving Team Nicerio off to Osaka We started our day in Kokotomaru which was our Air BnB residence in Kyoto City for the past few days. We took the time to clean our rooms with respect to the kind owner(s). We also double-checked our luggage in preparation for its early transfer to our hotel.  Kyoto Station to Osaka Station Purchased our train ticket to Osaka Station Yup, that's right, we will send our luggage ahead so that we'll have a hassle-free city tour of Osaka today. Howeve...

Located at 604-8042 Nakagyo Ward, Nakanocho, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami Tenjin. Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine Tenjin is a Japanese deity who is referred to as the Sky God. He is also known as the god of scholarship, academics, and learning. Since the shrine is dedicated to Tenjin, it is no surprise to see many students come to the shrine and offer prayers during exam season.  Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine History Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine was founded in the year 1003. The shrine was originally built at Sugawara-in. Since then, it has moved to different sites until its final relocation during the Momoyama Period (1583 - 1600). Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine entrance as seen from Nishiki Market Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine - Kyoto City Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine's nishiki-no-mizu Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine stamps Presently, Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine receives plenty of foot traffic not only because of the student pilgrims but also due to the f...