Kinkaku (The Golden Pavillion) is a shariden, a Buddhist hall containing relics of Buddha. The pavilion is part of a temple that is formally named Rokuon-ji Temple, but commonly called Kinkaku-Jim Temple, or Temple of this Golden Pavilion. Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist Temple, in the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai Sect. This area was […]
The Philosopher’s Walk (哲学の道 Tetsugaku-no-michi, lit. Path of Philosophy) is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. The route is so-named because the influential 20th-century Japanese philosopher and Kyoto University professor Nishida Kitaro is thought to have used it for daily meditation. It passes a number of temples […]
Genbudo Museum was newly reopened in the spring of 2018 after undergoing extensive renovations to house its collection of rare minerals and precious stones as well as newly added fossils that include a t-rex, pterosaur, and Asian elephant. Located directly out in front of the museum is the natural national monument Genbudo Caves, also a […]
Genbudo Cave Park consists of five caves, four of which are named after the four gods of the four directions. The caves were formed 1.6 million years ago when the lava from a volcanic explosion cooled forming beautiful columnar joints that resemble a honeycomb pattern. The caves were designated as national natural monuments in 1931. […]
A local Buddhist Temple and nearby local Shinto Shrine, in a small country town. All of Japan is full of temples and shrines, in bug cities, small towns and villages.
A nice local shrine in the country, where seasonal festivals are held. The main shrine was under renovation for an upcoming festival, and there was a nice hiking path begind it. I started my afternoon with some Rai Tai Ramen, a local ramen restaurant part of a big chain in Japan, then went to the […]
I had to come to this area, not too far south of Tokyo, for a VA appointment. I was here less than 24 hours and took a few pics of the local area and a shrine. ジョナサン 横須賀中央店 This was a delicious local restaurant I got a delicious plate of food at very late at […]
This is a nice shrine and a group of Buddhist Temples in Toyooka. Rainy day but it was still a nice spot with great energy.
Izushi is a castle town that flourished during the Edo era, about 200-300 years ago. There are several fine displays of traditional architecture found throughout the town, which is why Izushi is designated as a national preservation district of important buildings. The town is also famous for its own original style of soba, Japanese buckwheat […]
Hiroshima Castle (広島城 Hiroshima-jō), sometimes called Carp Castle (鯉城 Rijō), is a castle in Hiroshima, Japan that was the home of the daimyō(feudal lord) of the Hiroshima han (fief). The castle was constructed in the 1590s, but was destroyed by the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. It was rebuilt in 1958, a replica of […]
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (広島平和記念公園Hiroshima Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is a memorial park in the center of Hiroshima, Japan. It is dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima as the first city in the world to suffer a nuclear attack, and to the memories of the bomb’s direct and indirect victims (of whom there may have been […]
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in central Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II.he Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in central Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima […]
A chalk lighthouse standing on Cape Kyogamisaki, the northernmost point of the Kinki region. The lighthouse is one of only six in the country to use a first class lens and has been selected as one of Japan’s three best lighthouses. The lighthouse was erected here on a cliff 140 meters above the sea in […]
While waiting for my friend to arrive so we can get some dinner and drinks, I enjoyed the amenities of this comfortable airport. There is a very lengthy observation deck/boardwalk with plenty of seating and little tents and shops selling food and drinks. There was live music and a nice, large children’s furniture display where […]
Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan’s most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The main tower of Osaka Castle is situated on a plot of land […]
Hokoku Shrine was erected under the edict of Emperor Meji and is dedicated to those three great benefactors of the Japanese nation, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Toyotomi Hideyori, and Toyotomi Hidenga. Sharing the good fortune of the Toyotomi clan, Hokoku Shrine offers a charm of success to visitors coming to pray for good luck and prosperity. The […]
The hotel imitates the grandeur of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, and captures the Austrian royal court atmosphere that flourished at its cultural peak. Entering the hotel, guests will feel as if they have entered the graceful world of an Austrian royal palace, where nobles and dignitaries relax in comfort and luxury. The rooms combine […]
This is a ferris wheel in a mall on the 7th floor, right by Osaka Station. I ppudo Ramen Restaurant, right by the ferris wheel. The ramen here was amazing! ❤🇯🇵
A preist had been leading an ascetic life and training himself as a Buddhist at a thatched hermitage in the mountain. In the winter of that year, the snow lay so deep that he had no visitors from the village below, nor did he find any means to get something to eat. Finally, he ran […]
