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Kyoto
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Friday 8 and Saturday 9 Ship docked in Kobe
12C !0C
Friday Drive to Akashi Kaikyo bridge, 2nd longest suspension bridge in the world, pipped by Turkey in 2022. Short photo stop.
Then to Sorakuen Gardens...........gorgeous Japanese garden, manicured bushes, tightly pruned trees for stunning effects, small waterfalls . stepping stones and a large pond. Lots and lots of paths through the area each on curved and with a sense of mystery. I would have been happy to stay for hours.
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Saturday
Cable car ride to Mt Rokko observation deck. Snowed a little on the way up-- very steep 10 minute ride. Unfortunately we were so tightly packed in there was no view. A bit hazy looking out over the town and the bay. Bus back down the hill, great views from it.
Visit to Hakutsura Sake brewery. Good display of old time brewing, very few labels in English. 3 Samples, R did not like any !