Perhaps, this seems a bit small… but I like it just fine
Merry Christmas from Tiny Hippo
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Tiny Hippo Stays at a Temple
If you are spending the night on Mount Koya, you will need a place to rest your Tiny Hippo
While there aren’t any hotels on the mountain, there are shukubos which are temple lodgings run by monks. This was our shukubo: Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin
We enjoyed the tradition architecture complete with tatami mats and shoji doors
The meticulously designed gardens were a thing of beauty
Just be careful where you tread, only the leaves are allowed to venture onto the intricate patterns
Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin was the only lodging on the mountain that had its own hot spring for bathing, as it would be indecent for me to photograph such things, here is the koi pond
As evening falls, you may wish to expand your mind with the teachings of the enlightened one
The vegetarian feast provided by the monks is served in your room. Some of the dishes come with their own fire to keep them toasty warm
Each dish holds new surprises for the adventurous Tiny Hippo
Don’t worry though, it is all delicious!
I left my wonderful temple lodging in Koyason relaxed and rejuvenated. Onward to Kyoto!
Rock Courtyard
Railing Detail
Tiny Path in the Garden
Courtyard
Hallway
Front of Temple
Tiny Hippo Playing in the Leaves
Front of Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin
Koi Pond
Tasty Soup
Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin
Dinner at Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin
Garden at Night
Courtyard at Night
Secret Staircase
Stone Garden Courtyard
Johnny’s Take Away, Nara
There is a tiny restaurant in Nara, Japan called Johnny’s Take Away. This place is a gem, they make the BEST karaage (Japanese fried chicken).
Not only is the chicken amazing but there is also this wee dog who sleeps in a baby stroller!
This little guy will wait in his stroller until something of note happens, then he will emerge in his finest jumper to investigate (note he has easy access to all his toys, stored in the bottom of the stroller).
This little Papillon is eager to please and has a wide variety of flawless tricks that he will perform under the careful watch of his owner.
The food at Johnny’s is amazing the company even better, you will be happy you went.
So when you are in Nara, check out Johnny’s you will take away new friends and full tummies!
Nara: The City of Deer
The deer of Nara Park are one of its most defining features.
Wild deer roam Nara Park while stuffed deer frolic through the shops.
She looks harmless enough.
I am sure there is nothing to worry about, the deer look so cute.
Here comes one now, what a rare treat!
Why hello, what long eyelashes and whiskers you have, madam.
Oh! I did not see your friend behind me, you must forgive my rudeness at not complimenting both of you fine ladies this lovely morning.
Sir, things are getting a bit cramped in here, please wait your turn, I know the moss is delicious in this area.
Great jumping jellybeans, they’re everywhere!
Yes, that’s it, distract them with your crackers!
Thank you, kind lady, you have saved me from a horrific fate.
Tiny Hippo Explores Nara Hotel
This is Tiny Hippo reporting to you from Nara Hotel, a 1909 luxury hotel. Join me while we explore!
This is a very small box, just for Tiny Hippos
Now we enter the lounge used by all the fine ladies and gentlemen
There are game tables, now if someone could explain the rules I am sure I would be quite good at this.
This is my glorious room, they gave me two beds, how posh!
The tea room looks out over the gardens.
I enjoyed the fresh flowers while I was waiting for my tea, someone may have eaten them…
This is mine. I know they gave me two forks, but don’t get any ideas!
After my tea, I wandered around the hotel’s grounds.
There is a charming path that leads down to a lake full of ducks
This is the bartender, you can tell by his white suit
I ordered a Shirley Temple, it came with this strange tiny spoon, I wonder why. Well, that is the end of our tour of Nara Hotel, I highly recommend you visit!
Meanderings Abound 