Japan 2018 Day 5: Nagasaki (Teramachi)
Teramachi literally means "Temple town" and it is a street full of ... temples. There's an amazing variety of temples here.
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Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera)
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺), is a Buddhist temple and part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.
Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Higashiyama)
We walked along the stone-paved roads in Higashiyama (Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka) that lead up to the Kiyomizu Temple.
Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Chion-in)
Chion-in is a Pure Land Buddhism temple consisting of a colossal main gate (Sanmon), a huge temple building and Japan’s largest temple bell.
Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Otani Sobyo Hondo)
Otani Sobyo Mausoleum is the grave of Shinran, the founder of the Shinshu sect Otani school (Higashi Hongan-ji Temple).
Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Yasaka-jinja)
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社), once called Gion Shrine (祇園神社), is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, with bright red gates.
Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Honen-in)
Honen-in ((法然院)) is a nice quiet reflective temple on Kyoto's Philosopher's Path. There is an amazing statue of Buddha here.
Japan 2017 Day 8: Kyoto (Ginkaku-Ji)
Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺), or Temple of the Silver Pavilion, is officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺) and built for a Shogun who became a Buddhist monk.
Japan 2017 Day 4: Mt Misen
The peak of Mount Misen, at 535m, is the highest point on Miyajima Island. We got there via Miyajima Ropeway.
Japan 2017 Day 4: Miyajima
Today we visited Miyajima (Shrine Island), an island famous for the O-Torii gate seemingly surrounded by water.
Japan 2008 Day 9: Nara (奈良) Toudaiji (東大寺) Other buildings
We explored other buildings in Toudaiji temple complex, including the Great Bell precinct and the halls named after festival months.
Japan 2008 Day 9: Nara (奈良) Toudaiji (東大寺) Nandaimon (南大門)
Toudaiji is one of the Seven Great Temples in Nara and part of the World Heritage Site. We entered it via the Nandaimon (Great South Gate).
Japan 2008 Day 6: Kamakura (鎌倉) Kotokuin (高徳院) (The Great Buddha)
Kotokuin is a Buddhist temple renowned for The Great Buddha of Kamakura, one of the most famous icons of Japan.
Japan 2008 Day 6: Kamakura (鎌倉) Hasedera (長谷寺)
Hasedera, also called the Hase-kannon, is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura famous for its giant wooden statue of Kuan Yin.
Japan 2008 Day 6: Kamakura (鎌倉) Syuu Genji Temple (収玄寺)
We visited Kamakura, a historical town. We discovered the Syuu Genji temple near the Hase station and some quaint shops.
Japan 2008 Day 4: Nikko (日光) Rinnouji Temple (輪王寺)
Rinnouji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikko. It is part of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko UNESCO World Heritage Site.