Tag: 2011 Summer holiday in Japan
Ginkaku-ji 「Silver Pavilion Temple, 銀閣寺」 - officially called Jishō-ji 「Temple of Shining Mercy, 慈照寺」 - is 1 of 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto and isn’t actually silver. In this article: Explore Ginkaku-ji (photos and info) ...
There are 17 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. Nijo Castle is the only castle of them all. In the middle of Kyoto, Nijo-jo is easy to get to, and with such a long history is ...
Mirrors in Buddhism are a symbol of how we perceive life, death and the universe. Mirrors reflect, with no bias or influenced perception, everything that they see. Buddhism says that the individual and the universe ...
Daigo-ji is a hidden gem in the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. The temple complex is in the same ward as the impressive Fushimi Inari Taisha. It’s just far enough out of Kyoto ...
Although Tokushima City has a population of a little over a quarter of a million people, the Awa Odori festival receives over 1 million visitors every year. Awa Odori is held on the same dates ...
Close to the summit on Ontake-san 「Mount Ontake, 御嶽山」 is the upper shrine of Ontake-jinja called Ontake-jinja Okusha. Pilgrims dressed in white robes with a conical hat and wooden walking stick trek up the mountain, ...
The Kyoto Imperial Palace 「京都御所 Kyōto Gosho」 was home to the Imperial Family for over 1,000 years. The Imperial Household Agency is the caretaker of the Imperial Palace here in Kyoto, and also the current ...
The Oni 「鬼」 statue stands guard in front of a traditional Edo period Japanese shop in the historic Bikan District of Kurashiki. Ogre Demon: Red skin, crazy hair and horns About Kurashiki Kurashiki 「倉敷市」 The ...
Kyoto looks beautiful in all seasons. In summer, the bright green trees shine to provide great contrast against the cities temples and shrines. Kinkakuji in Summer But there’s a downside to summer in Japan… it’s ...
It’s very rare that the first photo taken of a subject is the best. Sure, you might get lucky, but getting the best shot usually involves working the scene to pull off the vision in ...
The odori 「踊り traditional Japanese dance」 is a very unique dance. Hundreds of dancers moving in unison. Traditional headwear and yukata are worn. Arms flail and hands twist. Legs bounce sharply up and down in precise ...
Seeing Kyoto by bicycle is the best way to take in this historic city. This detailed guide will show you where to hire a bicycle and exact routes to get you around the city.
In the centre of Kyoto is the most amazing capsule hotel you’ll find in Japan. In this article: Photos of 9 hours capsule hotel, Kyoto How to Book Accommodation at 9hours Capsule Hotel How to ...
The most spacious, open and decadent site in Kyoto - and you can take an English tour of it for free… In this article: Pictures of the Kyoto Imperial Palace How to Book a Free ...
Kinkakuji is perhaps the most famous, easily the most brilliant landmark in Japan. See the Golden Pavilion in this photo heavy post, also including a HD video of temple!
Awa Odori... over 1 million people visit Shikoku in the summer to see Japan's biggest traditional dancing festival. See heaps of photos and a HD video from the 2011 festival.
One of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, during every summer Korakuen Garden is lit up at night. Amongst the amazing scenery, Okayama Castle can be seen in the distance.
Containing the first video (in HD) from Japan Travel Mate, this article is full of photos and information about bullet trains in Japan: how to buy tickets; what to do at the station; what the ...
This photo heavy post is the first in a series from travels in western Japan during the summer of 2011. Includes a World Heritage site seeking mission in Kyoto and Shikoku's Awa Odori, the biggest ...
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