That's indeed the night that opened up at the last minute, didn't last long though since Kyoto seemed fully booked.

I had paid for a Twin Balcony room the next day, so it was a very pleasant surprise to have that room for two nights. I had anticipated having to move twice for the three nights (my own doing with all the last minute changes) so this was a lot better. And the room is very nice as well, having some seating is pleasant on a rainy day :-).

The crowds were everywhere we went in the last days, rows everywhere even at the simplest of noodle places. Yesterday morning I thought it would be a good idea to visit Tofukuji at opening.... a few thousand others had that same idea and there was a 30 minute wait even to get a ticket. Fortunately the temples in the NW of the city were nearly deserted.

Chisaku-in indeed was beautifull, and hardly any visitors at all.