Japan – Nara, Kyoto, Mt. Koya, Osaka 日本 - 奈良, 京都, 高野山, 大阪
03 February 2014 – 09 February 2014
This is my first visit to Japan. Visited many temples and enjoyed a lot of good food. Luckily I have a great tour guide , a good friend of mine who have visited Japan a lot of times. The itinerary is planned by him, all I need to do is enjoy and take lots of pictures. It was still winter during this visit and the temperature dropped to -10 °C at Mount Koya. It’s one of those experience I won’t forget. Japan is definitely a good choice for a tour.
2014年2月3日 – 2014年2月9日
这是我第一次访问日本。 参观了许多寺庙，享用了许多美食。 幸运的是，我有一个很棒的导游，我的一个好朋友，他曾多次访问日本。 行程都是他安排的，我只要好好享受，多拍几张照片就行了。 这次访问期间仍然是冬天，高野山的温度下降到-10°C。 这是我不会忘记的经历之一。 日本绝对是旅游的好选择。
KŌFUKU-JI 興福寺
03 February 2014
Kōfuku-ji (興福寺, Kōfuku-ji) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school.
NARA PARK 奈良公園
03 February 2014
Nara Park (奈良公園, Nara Kōen) is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa. Established in 1880 it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. Administratively, the park is under the control of Nara Prefecture. The park is one of the “Places of Scenic Beauty” designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Over 1,200 wild sika deer (シカ or 鹿 shika) freely roaming around in the park are also under designation of MEXT, classified as natural treasure.
TŌDAI-JI 東大寺
03 February 2014
Tōdai-ji (東大寺, Eastern Great Temple) is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Todai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE.[1] Its Great Buddha Hall (大仏殿 Daibutsuden) houses the world’s largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu (大仏). The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara”, together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara.
KASUGA-TAISHA 春日大社
03 February 2014
Kasuga Grand Shrine (春日大社, Kasuga-taisha) is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up the shrine. The architectural style Kasuga-zukuri takes its name from Kasuga Shrine’s honden (sanctuary).
HIMEJI CASTLE 姫路城
04 February 2014
Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himeji-jō) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 rooms with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period.
KINKAKU-JI 金閣寺
05 February 2014
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally “Temple of the Golden Pavilion”), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, literally “Deer Garden Temple”), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually.
GINKAKU-JI 銀閣寺
05 February 2014
Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, lit. “Temple of the Silver Pavilion”), officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺, lit. “Temple of Shining Mercy”), is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
KIYOMIZU-DERA 清水寺
05 February 2014
Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺), formally Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺), is a Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.
