"David" wrote in message
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looking up from my book and ... Wow! Himeji castle and Miyajima temple
(on an island near Hiroshima) are must sees, you could do both in a day
from Kyoto if you get up early. Advertise for a pretty Japanese from
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yes, i thoroughly recommend these two spots - himeji (midway between kyoto
and hiroshima, castle is just 15min straight north from train station), and
miyajima (45 min west from hiroshima: train from hiroshima-miyajimaguchi,
then short ferry ride to miyajima island - the floating shrine awaits you).
and of course, do spend at least half a day at the hiroshima a-bomb memorial
park, which has a splendid museum.

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