Kinkuja Golden Shrine

We got a bus today - got a one day travel pass and off we went.  The wrong way. After realising that we were going the wrong way, Clare then realised if we stayed on it would circle back around to where we got on and then we would be going the right way.  Genius.

We sat at the back like the lads that we are.

We got off at the right place and managed to buy this ticket to see the shrine. Well we assume it is a ticket. 

The shrine was beautiful, we can see why it is the most photographed temple in Japan. Gorgeous day and it was only 9am.

Rich took some photos of scenic things.

I took a photo of Rich.

Then a selfie. No scenic stuff was involved. Ice creams were involved.

Then back on the bus to the hotel, pack and bus to the station (we had a one day pass remember and unless you use it three times it isn't worth the money...).

Clare bought a packed lunch for the train - a sushi burger, sandwiches and other jazz.  Rich was impressed. 

Off we went on the bullet train back to Tokyo.  You have to queue for the door.  Rich did this well while simultaneously trolling Brexiters on Facebook. 

Here's our train.

Now picnic time.  Clare may have over bought...

Back in Tokyo the big smokyo!