Recording summary · July 2019
Climbing a mountain in Kyoto
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Overview
Daniel visits Kyoto on a hot day, observing expensive lunchboxes and the layout of the train station before ascending Mount Inari.
During the climb up the long staircase of Mount Inari, Daniel encounters shops, nature and wildlife, red gates, sweating due to the heat, and a waterfall draining into a plastic bucket.
At the summit and along the descent, observations include visitor restrictions against sitting on steps, signs warning against feeding monkeys and regarding fortune telling, insects, red gates, and people praying.
Themes
Observations around Kyoto, such as the train station layout, heat, and high-priced lunchboxes.
The ascent up Mount Inari featuring the long staircase, local shops, wildlife, sweating, and a waterfall flowing into a plastic bucket.
Sights and conditions at the summit and descent, including red gates, praying visitors, insects, step-sitting restrictions, and signs about monkeys and fortune telling.
Developments
Daniel travels around Kyoto on a hot day.
Daniel climbs the long staircase of Mount Inari.
Daniel reaches the top of Mount Inari.
Uncertainties & gaps
An old man was reportedly sitting and staring at visitors near the mountain shops.