A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful gardens and exquisite architecture.
京都嵐山賞楓景點|天龍寺，嵐山最有名的寺廟就是【天龍寺】，可以參觀總門、庫裏、大方丈、曹源池、多寶殿、硯石，天龍寺創建於1339年，有600多年歷史，當初是為了天皇祈福興建，天龍寺曾經多次因為戰火燒毀，1900年重新整修成現在風貌部份，天龍寺具有歷史文化意義，被聯合國教科文組織列入世界遺産名單，春天有很多人會到天龍寺賞
How to make Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, a perfect part of your one day in Arashiyama Kyoto. Backpacking JAPAN
京都賞銀杏景點推薦|東本願寺、西本願寺銀杏，京都有不少賞楓景點可以去，但如果想看銀杏樹，我最推薦的景點就是京都車站附近的東本願寺、西本願寺!東本願寺與西本願寺以前原本都是同一個寺廟，後來因為德川家康怕寺廟勢力過大，因而將其分成東本願寺與西本願寺，來東西本願寺，不只是看銀杏，還是看古蹟，『西本願寺』被列為世界文化遺產之一
東本願寺/真宗本廟 - 全ての衆生（生きとし生けるもの）を救おうとする阿弥陀如来の願いと功徳が成就した世界＝浄土 ”世界最大級の木造建築” 東本願寺（真宗本廟）の御影堂 阿弥陀堂（奥）と御影堂（手前） 御影堂内部 御影堂内部（東本願寺の映像より） 阿弥陀堂内部（東本願寺の...
p2月24日は、JR東海「そうだ京都、行こう。」の企画で東本願寺(真宗本廟)を訪ねました。昨年の1月にも”まいまい京都”で同様な企画に参加しましたが、東本願寺の非公開エリアの公開はなかなかないので今回も参加した次第です。僧侶の方のご案内で阿弥陀堂、御影堂と巡ります。真宗では、ご本尊の阿弥陀をお祀りする阿弥陀堂より親鸞聖人の御真影を安置している御影堂の方が大きいのが特徴です。ここからが非公開エリアになります。まずは”菊門”です。滅多に開かれない門です。次回はいつになるのでしょうか。大寝殿。主に法要の後の御斎の際に使われる部屋で、絵は竹内栖鳳の晩年の筆によります。当初は雀が七羽描かれていましたが昭…
Meiji Jingu, one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, can be found deep within a dense evergreen forest spanning 170 acres.
The incredible story and work towards sustainability behind the lush forest surrounding Meiji Jingu, one of Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing spots.
You can’t visit Tokyo without a trip to the most Meiji Jingu, the most famous shrine in Japan. Meiji Jingu Trivia to challenge big and small minds
Nishi & Higashi Honganji Temples: read a guide to Nishi & Higashi Honganji Temples in Kyoto.
Kyoto has many temples and shrines that are famous in Japan and all over the world. But there are many interesting temples that do not appear on the classic tourist routes because they are out of the way of the classic areas you would visit. One of these temples is Nishi-Honganji.
京都駅周辺での川上さんの旅行記です。
The Silver Pavilion is one of Kyoto’s most beautiful and underrated temples, home to ancient buildings and stunning gardens.
Walk the Philosopher’s Path at this Kyoto temple that proves all that glitters truly isn’t gold.
The gardeners at the Silver Pavilion rebuild the Moon-Viewing Mound once or twice a month, or more if there’s damage from rain or wind.
Our early morning visit to Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine involved a 6:30am session of Radio Taiso with the local senior citizens, followed by a walk to Yanaka Ginza.
This shrine may look like it’s plucked straight from Kyoto, but its torii tunnel and blooming azalea sit nestled right in Tokyo.
Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival from mid-April till the end of Golden Week (1st week of May) is a beautiful landscape of ancient Japanese temple buildings
If you could truly visit only one temple in Kyoto, it should be Nanzen-ji. A perfect blend of history, zen design, nature and tranquillity.
Ohara village is one of a number of satellite settlements nestled in the rolling mountains surrounding the basin of Kyoto city. Idyllic rural villages are abundant in Japan, each being a patron of its own localised culture and traditions. However, Ohara’s most notable attraction is the sumptuous and sprawling Buddhist temple of Sanzen-in.
Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) is a national treasure and heritage sights located in the village of Ohara, about one hour north of Kyoto by public transport.
Set in the southern reach of Kyoto city, Tofuki-ji is home to the odd mix of Zen spirituality and Shigemori Mirei’s secret modernist gardens.
Inspiring gardens and autumn madness at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple.
Nison-in Temple offers a serene and peaceful environment where visitors can escape the outside world and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
Arashiyama has become a victim of its own success in recent years with autumn overcrowding a dire problem. Nison-in, however, remains hidden.
With a 1400 year history, Zenkoji is the heart and soul of Nagano city, a National Treasure and one of the most beloved temples in Japan.
Walk in darkness on a path to this “secret Buddha” and (maybe) find enlightenment.
Bless your trip with a lucky charm for travel from Sumiyoshi Shrine.
Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Kyushu. Visit for traditional Shinto architecture and a powerful sumo statue!
Superstition, history and nature come together over a bowl of soba noodles.
The second-oldest temple in Tokyo, a day trip to Jindaijii lets you travel back to the Edo era, without actually leaving the city.
Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama region is one of our top spots. Its stunning gardens and tranquil scenery feel worlds apart from every day life.
Built out of love. (Awwww!)
Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine, Ise Grand Shrine, attracts millions of visitors and pilgrims each year and is considered the nation’s spiritual home.
Day 2 of the Tokyo to Okinawa journey visits the Grand Ise Shrine using the Japan Rail Seishun 18 Kippu (seishun youth ticket).
Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.
Follow us on an impromtu tour of the UNESCO listed Kiyomizudera Temple which uncovers some harrowing details of its past.
距今已有七百多年歷史的波上宮為琉球八社之首，坐落在那霸市一處懸崖上的神殿， 曾是琉球王國時期第一之神社宮殿，身為沖繩著名鎮守名勝的波上宮，不僅是當地人信仰祭拜的主要聖所， 更是遊客到沖繩必訪的景點；波上宮就位在那霸市區，前往相當便利， 開車自駕可停在祭拜專用停車場，搭乘單軌列車需坐到旭橋站步行約二十分鐘
A shrine with an impressive tunnel of red torii gates and home to Tokyo’s famous Sanno Festival.
Visit the shrine with Hakone’s famous red gate that stands tall over Lake Ashi.
