Archive for the ‘Kyoto’ Category
Tetsugaku no Michi 哲学の道
Tetsugaku no Michi 哲学の道 Review: Is a quiet meandering path that runs some 2 km between Ginkakuji Temple and Nyakuoji Shrine. Best time to visit this place is during Spring when the Sakura or Cherry Blossom Blooms. Alot of people who photograph loves this place to get great pictures of the flower. Some... More
Gion Town 祇園
Goin Town 祇園 Review: The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a glimpse of a geisha in full dress including white makeup. Also known for it Matsuri(festival) during the month of July. Some... More
Arashiyama 嵐山
Arashiyama嵐山 Review: Arashiyama(嵐山) is a pleasant district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Its landmark is the wooden (now partially concrete) Togetsukyo Bridge with forested Mount Arashiyama as backdrop. There are many things to see and do in the Arashiyama area. Tenryuji, a leading Zen... More
Kodaiji Temple 高台寺
Koudaiji Temple 高台寺 Review: This temple of the Rinzai Buddhist Sect temple would be a small garden with two ponds, and a couple of tea ceremony houses that are National Important Cultural Properties. A great place to visit during Spring, Summer and Autumn Season. They ususally have events going... More
Kiyomizuderu Temple 清水寺
Kiyomizuderu Temple 清水寺. Review: Here’s a temple that should be visited,while your stay in Kyoto, Japan. It’s 1 out of 14 World Heritage Sites in Japan. This popular Kiyomizu Temple (清水寺 Temple in Japanese) is one of the most visited spots in Kyoto. It’s main structure... More
