Well, this past week has been pretty eventful, starting with last Friday when I went out to my first Kyoto club. Two other exchange students and I hit up the "World" dance club. It was super fun, the guys were polite (さすが日本人ね?) and the music was pretty good. Unfortunately, I ended the evening by twisting both knees, but being drunk, it didn't hurt too badly at the time. Anyways; got home safe and sound around four in the morning, giving me just enough sleep not to be hung over for when I went to see the Takarazuka Dance Revue with some friends. I ended up doing way more walking than I wanted, but at least I had my knee braces, cane and tensor bandages. The Takarazuka show was fun and lively, something I will probably be going to again, since so many of my friends are interested. Stopped by Namba on the way back to Kyoto (not exactly a stop that was along the way), a place I definitely want to be spending more time checking out (when I have money again). Then there were classes and school, which have been rather interesting. The level's appropriate for where I last left off, but adjusting to the Japanese way of getting things done is taking some patience...
One of the classes I have enrolled in is an Ikebana class and yesterday, class was taken outside of the classroom to the Ikenobo headquarters and the Rokkado Temple. I have walked up and down Karasumadori numerous times, but would probably never have found this place if not for the class. The Kenobo is something of a private Ikebana association and the headquarters it is housed in, is possibly one of the most beautiful buildings I've been in. The entire first floor is elegant white marble and reflects the idea of human-recreated nature. There were indoor ponds with baby carp, massive carp and a large glass enclosure with little white birds inside. Right outside of the Ikenobo is the Rokkado Temple, which is equally beautiful and surrounded by tall skyscrapers.
I think you may need to call in advance if you want to visit, but it is well worth a visit to this place!
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It all sounds fabulous. Glad you're having a good time.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! i did not know that was there and I've walked Karasumadori 4958304 times haha so cool!
ReplyDeleteAND I LOVE WORLD!:D that is where I used to go and I would use my friend's (who was obviously half japanese)ID and they would pretend to not realize ;) hahahahah Glad you finally got a chance to check out the nightlife!!