Isetan Department Store & Bentos on the Train

This afternoon we didn't have quite enough time to visit more temples or shrines before the Shinkansen departure at 1:15pm, so we ventured into the mind-boggling 11 (eleven!) story Isetan department store inside Kyoto Station.  With just 30 minutes to shop, we headed straight for the toy department, purchasing Connor's birthday present, a toy piano with cute Japanese cartoon characters that jump out of chutes and speak in Japanese when the keys are pushed.  The present is wrapped and waiting for the 20th in the corner of our apartment.  We also ended up with a ball (never go on a long trip without your ball!), and two Japanese matchbox cars - a police car and a city bus:

Next we picked up our bento box lunches at the store in the station, and enjoyed them during the two hour ride back home to our little apartment in Yokohama.  Great visit in Kyoto, but it sure feels good to be home :)