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 todaiji by cheesecake17
Todaiji ..Huge temple housing Japan's largest Buddha statue.
Kofukuji ...The temple of the Fujiwara clan.
Horyuji ..Temple with the world's oldest wooden structures.
Yakushiji ...A large temple in western Nara.
Toshodaiji ..Another large temple in western Nara.
Mount Koya
Okunoin ...Temple where Kobo Daishi is enshrined.
Garan ...Koyasan's central temple complex.
Kongobuji ......Head monastery of the Shingon sect.
Tokyo
Sensoji ...Large temple in the Asakusa area.
Sengakuji ...The 47 ronin are burried in this temple's graveyard.
Zojoji ...Tokugawa family temple next to Tokyo Tower...
Kamakura
Kotokuin .....Home of the Great Buddha of kamakura
Hasedera..... A temple famous for its large wooden Kannon statue.
Kenchoji ...The number one of Kamakura's five great Zen temples.
Engakuji....The number two of Kamakura's five great Zen temples.
Jufukuji...The number three of Kamakura's five great Zen temples.
Jochiji ....The number four of Kamakura's five great Zen temples.
Zuisenji Zen temple ....famous for its gardens.
Tokeiji Temple ....where abused wives were able to get a divorce.
Ankokuronji Temple of the Nichiren sect, founded by Nichiren himself.
Myohonji Temple of the Nichiren sect in the hills of Kamakura.
WALKING KAMAKURA
Nikko
Rinnoji .....Nikko's most important temple.
Narita
....Popular temple not far from Narita Airport.
Kawagoe
Kitain Temple ....featuring a former building of Edo Castle. Leave a Comment
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 Cinderella Castle Mystery
Tour by hopang
The Cinderella Castle itself is a popular landmark of Tokyo Disneyland. It is certainly a child's favourite structure and symbol at the Disneyland. The Cinderella Castle is brightly and colourfully illuminated at night - truly an ideal spot to have your souvenir snapshot taken either day or night! Leave a Comment Address: Urayasu City, ChibaPhone: 05 70 05 1118Directions: Located at Cinderella Castle at Fantasyland at the center of Tokyo Disneyland Resort outsie the city of Tokyo.Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp Other Contact: +81 45 683 3333
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 A Geisha= Age Isha??? by manuelEB
But wai... This is not a Geisha no t even she is representing a geisha in stage... Wait! Wait!! this is traditional make up for theather artist and dancers...
How to explain a weterner that she is not a geisha? Impossible!!! The image is too strong: Japanese woman in kimono= geisha. So there!!! (-; Leave a Comment
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 Fujisan, sakura...ufffff this
is too much!!! ;) by PolishChick
Mt. Fuji is Japan`s most recognizable symbol and one of it`s most beautiful sights. Fujisan is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is nearly perfectly shaped and has been worshipped as a sacred mountain for centuries. It`s a dormant volcano, which most recently erupted in 1708. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama on clear days.
The Japanese totally love it. They love to watch it and even have special observation places where they go JUST to watch it. I swear- when we were close to Nagano, our Japanese friend took us up a mountain JUST because there was a pretty view of Fujisan there!!! Her mom couldn`t come with because of a broken leg, so my friend immediately took a picture with her cell and sent it to her mom, so she could enjoy Fujisan as well! If that ain`t love, I don`t know what is...Note, if you give a Japanese BOTH Mt.Fuji and Sakura (cherry bloosom) at the same time, that might be TOO MUCH pleasure, if you know what I mean..... ;)
The easiest and quickest way to view Mount Fuji is from the train on a trip along the Tokaido Line between Tokyo and Osaka. If you take the shinkansen from Tokyo in direction of Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, the best view of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from around Shin-Fuji Station on the right hand side of the train, about 40 to 45 minutes after leaving Tokyo. However, that clouds often block the view of Mount Fuji, and you have to consider yourself lucky if you get a clear view of the mountain. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours.
If you want to enjoy Mount Fuji at a more leisurely pace and from a nice natural surrounding, you should head to the Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region at the northern foot of the mountain, or to Hakone, a nearby hot spring resort. Leave a Comment
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Pirates of the Caribbean is undoubtedly our favourite Disney attraction! It was designed by Walt Disney and opened to the public in 1983 at Tokyo Disneyland. Visitors will be taken in a 15 minute amazing and spectacular boat ride through dark caves into the old world of adventure with approximately 120 animatronic figures including human beings and animals!
The sights and sounds at this attraction are truly amazing! It is diffficult to describe the excitement and feeling unless and until you experiece it! Don't leave Tokyo Disneyland without visiting this highly popular and exciting attraction! Leave a Comment Address: Urayasu City, ChibaPhone: 05 70 05 1118Directions: Located at Adventureland inside Tokyo Disneyland outside the city of Tokyo.Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp Other Contact: +81 45 683 3333
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This pure white castle is worth a full day trip if you're in the Kansai area. Being one of the most beautiful sights in Japan its a visit nobody should miss!
It is a world herritage sight and todays castle dates back to 1580 (there has been forts here since 1333). It has central tower (donjon) with 5 storyes and three smaller donjons. Its surrounded by moats and heavy walls with openings for firing guns and arrows.
Take a tour inside, follow the arrows - this takes about 90minutes. See the spot for harakiri, the ritual suicide of the samurai. Let the view from the top take your breath away.
English guides are available and these tours are free.
And whilst in Himeji take a right at the carpark when exiting the castle and visit the old samurai quarters, Himeji Koko-en. Magnificent gardens and a peaceful strole after the climb up to Himeji castle top.
Go here first if you have time since here you can buy a ticket valid for both the quarters and the castle which is not possible if you do it vice versa... This ticket ends up being cheaper than paying for admission seperatly.
Castle open:
9am-4pm (Sep-May)
9am-5pm (June-Aug) Address: 68 Hon-machi, Himeji.Directions: 15min walk from Himeji station. Follow signs.
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4.-Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido
Within easy access of Sapporo is Shikotsu-Toya National Park. This is one of Hokkaido's most beautiful parks but also one of its most developed. The centerpieces of Shikotsu-Toya National Park are two volcanic lakes: Toyako (Lake Toyako) and Shikotsuko (Lake Shikotsuko). Both lakes are very pretty and have excellent hiking trails.
Transportation: From JR Sapporo train station, it is a 1 hour 47 train ride to Toyako Onsen (Lake Toyako Hot Spring) on the Limited Express "Hokuto" or "Super Hokuto."
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5.-Old Nagasendo Highway, Nagano Prefecture
Within the Kiso Valley in Nagano, this was once a popular highway used by provincial lords, samurai attendants, merchants, and salesmen during the Edo Period.
Transportation: take the JR Limited Express Shinano at JR Nagoya train station to JR Nagiso train station.
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6.-Yufuin Onsen (Yufuin Hot Spring), Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
West of the popular hot spring resort of Beppu on Kyushu Island lies the pretty and peaceful hot spring town of Yufuin. There are 12 public hot spring baths as well as a outdoor hot spring for bathers to enjoy.
Transportation: take the JR Limited Express train (Yufuin Nomori) from JR Beppu train station to JR Yufuin train station.
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 Captain EO by hopang
It featured two popular songs by Michael Jackson known as "we are here to change the world" and "another part of me". It opened at Tokyo Disneyland in 1987 but unfortunately closed in 1996. Not many younger generation youths have the opportunity to watch this special effects 3D film, it has to be said! Leave a Comment Address: Urayasu City, ChibaPhone: 05 70 05 1118Directions: Located at Tomorrowland inside Tokyo Disneyland outside the city of Tokyo.Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp Other Contact: +81 45 683 3333
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 Star Tour by hopang
Star Tour opened at Tokyo Disneyland in 1989 and is sponsored by Panasonic. Even though the movie Star Wars was released decades ago, Star Tour is still very popular among youths at Tokyo Disneyland! Make it a point to visit the Star Tour attraction if you have not experienced it yet! Leave a Comment Address: Urayasu City, ChibaPhone: 05 70 05 1118Directions: Located at Tomorrowland inside Tokyo Disneyland outside the city of Tokyo.Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp Other Contact: +81 45 683 3333
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While many of Japan's historic buildings and districts have been lost in fires, wars and city redevelopment, some cities and towns have managed to preserve a street block or whole district of traditional buildings.
While castle towns where for the local feudal lord the SAMURAI, lived in the districts surrounding the castle.
In Kakunodate
Former Samurai District
Kakunodate is a beautifully preserved samurai district with several former samurai mansions open to the public.
Kakunodate's samurai district is famous for its many weeping cherry trees.
To reac there,
is a 15 minute walk from JR Kakunodate Station.
In Kanazawa
In Nagamachi
Narrow lanes and old mansions are preserved in Nagamachi, Kanazawa's former samurai district.
Kanazawa used to be the capital of the Edo Period's second wealthiest feudal domain.
To reach there,
is 10 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station
In Hagi
Jokamachi
A few lanes, lined by the white walls and wooden gates of former samurai mansions are beautifully preserved in the Jokamachi district of Hagi today.
Some houses are open to the public.
To reach there,
is about halfway between or about one kilometer each from Higashi-Hagi Station and Hagi Castle.
From Higashi-Hagi Station it can be reached in about 15-20 minutes on foot. Jokamachi can also be accessed by the "Maru Bus" loop bus.*
In Matsue
Former Samurai District
Some of Matsue's former samurai mansions have been preserved along the busy road north of Matsue Castle.
Among them is the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn.
To reach there
Matsue Castle is a 15-20 minute walk from JR Matsue Station and a 5-10 minute walk from the Ichibata Dentetsu's Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station.
The samurai district is located just north of Matsue Castle along the moat. Leave a Comment
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