Arrived in Kyoto yesterday afternoon but didn't really get time to do some sightseeing, although did a little bit of exploring attempting to find the worlds most hidden vegetarian restaurant, which I eventually found on the second floor of a building with the entrance being via a fire escape-esque metal staircase marked by a sign approximately 2 inches wide. Bloody nice though, and cheap. Spent less than 8 pouns and still had enough left over to eat today.

Still having not actually seen any of Kyoto, I travelled out to Himeji castle which is a mostly original castle near Kyoto as featured in You Only Live Twice, and suitably impressive it was too.

Update - I think I have more space now, however I am now in an internet cafe and all my photos of Himeji are in my laptop. Oof. Photos later!