[Japan] 京都，地鐵烏丸線烏丸御池站，串くら (Kushikura)

從貴船神社回到旅館，由於時間已晚，就在附近找了間居酒屋吃晚餐，沒想到似乎還小有名氣，是串くら本店。
When we back from Kifune Shrine, it's almost 9 o'clock. We found an izakaya near Karasuma Oike Station for our dinner, the Kushikura.

一進門，由於我們不會說日文，服務生就直接拿了英文版菜單讓我們點菜，很明顯，這裡以雞肉料理為主，花樣繁多，其他肉種就少了點，於是點餐就以雞肉為主。
It has English menu for us to order. I guess the items may be less than the Japanese menu because I found something doesn't on the menu on other people's table. Most items on the menu are chicken, I guess it's what this izakaya is famous for.

我們直接坐在進門的廚房前方，由於有玻璃隔開，倒也沒有要和廚師聊天的困擾，呵~
We just sit in front of the kitchen.

雞心與雞翅，兩者都與台灣的風格不太一樣，雞心一般是一整顆，這兒取的是較大的雞心，然後切片，比較沒有那麼Q，但感覺比較香；雞翅則是只有中段，外皮烤得脆脆的，口感很不錯。
Above are the chicken hearts and wings. The heart is chewy and the wing smells good. 

雞肉串。
The chicken and leeks.

雞胸肉與雞肉丼飯，雞胸肉煮得非常好，一點都不柴，配上紫酥葉與味噌，很好吃 ；雞肉丼飯則是為了補充些澱粉，比較能填飽肚子。
The breast with plum labiate and the broiled chicken thigh bowl.

很明顯，份量還是不太夠，所以點了顆烤馬鈴薯，好香甜。
The grilled potato from Hokkaido.

再加點了豬肋條以及雞肝，雞肝非常嫩，好好吃~
The premium pork rib and livers.

整體來說，我覺得這是間很適合作為續攤的居酒屋，菜的份量都不多，大家邊聊天邊喝酒，氛圍很好，但若要當作正餐，就會覺得有點不滿足，或許就要點更多的菜了~
Overall, I think this is a good izakaya for eating supper after dinner because of the small portion. A group can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, good foods and good bear here.

串くら (本店)：
〒 604-0826 京都市中京区高倉通御池上ル柊町584番地

[Japan] 京都，左京區，2018年再訪貴船神社 (Kifune Shrine)

這天晚上的行程，是前往貴船神社，中途會經過位於「市原站」到「二ノ瀬站」間的楓葉隧道，個人經驗是睜大眼睛欣賞比較值得，雖然列車司機會特地把車速放慢，但因為光線太暗，相機還是幾乎都拍不下來。
On the way to Kifune Shrine will pass the maple tunnel. Based on my experience, don't need to spend the time to take photos because the train's speed is still too fast. Just use your eyes to watch.

反而是在貴船口站下車時，正好對面就是幾棵長得非常好的楓樹，應該在此多拍幾張照片。
A better place to take photos is at the Kibuneguchi Station. People usually will take pictures before going out of the station to take the bus. Because it's at night, we're willing to pay ¥ 160 to take the bus.

由於已天黑，我們不打算走路上山，出了貴船口站，直接花160日幣搭公車上山，終點站便位於這整排燈籠處，非常好認，下車後大約要再走個五到十分鐘即可抵達貴船神社。
Here is the bus stop on the other end. You may need to take another 5 - 10 minutes walk to arrive at the Kifune Shrine.

半途有段河道設置了許多燈籠，不確定有何用意，挺漂亮的~
There are many lamps on the river. It looks beautiful.

終於抵達神社的鳥居。
The torii, which is the gate of the Kifune Shrine.

跨過鳥居，就來到大家花最多時間拍照的階梯，由於兩旁紅色燈籠，搭配打光，有種迷矇中進入神的國度的感覺，大家非常喜歡在此拍照，有種慢慢地，進入另一個世界的fu。
The steps to the shrine with the lamps are the most famous view of Kifune Shrine.

這兒較特別的是求籤時，籤詩上是一片空白的，必須將籤詩放到旁邊的水池中，才會慢慢顯現出來，稱之為「水占」；有了智慧型手機後，看來有不少人大概都不把籤詩帶走了，直接拍照記錄即可，呵~
If you want to divine your future, you need to get the lots and put it into the water to know what it says. Nowadays, people may rather use their photo to take a photo than really bring the lots back with them.

本殿。
The main shrine.

這兩次來關西，雖然都將貴船神社安排在前兩天就來賞楓，但其實都太慢了，楓葉都已經轉成棕色，甚至有不少楓葉都已掉落，看來，的確要十一月初來，才有機會在此看到紅色的楓葉。

The maples here really turned to red really early. This is my second time to come here at the end of November, and there are not so many maples are still on the tree. Even some, but they already turned brown.

離開前，別忘了拍個列車在楓葉圍繞下進站的畫面。
When back to the station, it's a good time to take a photo for the train to reach the station.

2016年初訪貴船神社。
In 2016, it's my first time to visit Kifune Shrine.

賞楓日期：2018年11月22日
建議賞楓期間：11月上旬
Time I visited: November 22nd, 2018.
Best time to see: in early-November.

貴船神社地址：
〒 601-1112 京都市左京区鞍馬貴船町180

[Japan] 京都，左京區，2018年再訪琉璃光院 (Ruriko-in)

由於逛完寶泉院已近中午，再加上當地氣溫偏低，我們先在三千院門口隨意找了家店吃點東西，之後就搭公車前往八瀨比叡山口站，到站後，先去買票，確定要等一小時後才能參觀，接著就去找「八瀨紅葉小徑」，這個我上次非常驚艷的地點，這次我覺得不像兩年前紅了那麼大一片，仍然很棒，且還有些黃色綠色點綴，也是另一種風味~
After eating something near Sanzen-in, we took the bus to go to Yase-Hieizanguchi Station. The Yase Momiji No Komichi is still beautiful. This is the place people should not miss when coming to Ruriko-in. 

琉璃光院的票價仍是兩千塊日幣，不過這附近也出現了一些變化，在地鐵站附近似乎多了不少供遊客休息的椅子(也或許是我上次沒注意到，都在看楓葉了)，連排隊的機制也有改善，先分時段，然後再前往琉璃光院門口排隊，然後工作人員還會幫忙拍合照，算是服務也變好了~ 
The ticket is still ¥ 2,000 and you still need to wait for 1 to 2 hours. Now, there are more chairs at the station (or maybe I didn't find them last time) and also some spots along the Takano River. I see some people went there and take photos. Above are the maples just at the gate of Ruriko-in.

琉璃光院的招牌景色，就是上述，從二樓看出去的view，尤其是將相機置於桌面，透過建築的窗櫺框住畫面，再加上桌上的倒影，真的是輕鬆拍出明信片的景觀呀！
The most famous view of Ruriko-in is on the 2nd floor and look out the window. Remember to put down your camera on the table to have the amazing reflection of the maples just like above.

二樓的另一側，則是專心抄寫經書的旅人，還真的是挺大的對比。
On the other side, you can find some devout people writing the Buhda text.

另外還有一些不錯的景緻如下：
Other corners of Ruriko-in:

對了，還有件事忘了提醒，這附近也出現了一些更商業化的跡象-有路邊攤了，看到了間不一樣的名產店，五平餅，好奇之下就買了一份，嗯~如果你不是每樣東西都要親自嚐過的話，我覺得你可以跳過這樣名產，真的是不怎麼樣...
Oh, I almost forgot one thing. While waiting, we found there are several food stands (street vendors). Below (Goheimochi) seems to be something interesting and maybe only in Japan, so we tried. And I must tell you if you are not a person who wants to try everything, don't try it. It's not good.

2016年，初訪琉璃光院。
In 2016, it's my first time to visit Ruriko-in.

賞楓日期：2018年11月22日。 
建議賞楓期間：11月中旬 
The time I visited: November 22nd, 2018. 
Best time to see: in mid-November. 

琉璃光院地址： 
京都府京都市左京区上高野东山55