Osaka and Kyoto

Osaka in the rain

It was pouring rain when we arrived in Osaka.

Mall in Osaka

A crowded mall. Osaka's known for it's shrewd businessfolk.

Mall in Osaka

The number and quality of restaurants was much better than in Matsumoto.

King Kong Karaoke

King Kong invites you inside for some karaoke. Where's he taking that barrel?

Kyoto

Kyoto, east end.

Kyoto riverside

One of the commercial sections along the river. The closest building is actually a Starbucks.

Temple

Part of a temple set into the hills.

Bathroom instructions

Bathroom instructions at the Kyoto "guest house".

Temple

Another temple. Apparently it's OK to put Coke machines right behind a well used for ritualistic cleansing.

Shrine entrance

The entrance to a shrine.

Burning incense

Burning incense.