Iwakura Jissoin Temple is a beautiful place where you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the floor where the fresh greenery is reflected in spring and the autumn leaves are reflected in autumn. Although it is located in the north of Kyoto, it is a popular spot where there are no days when tourists do not visit. It's not big at all, but it also brings out Kyoto. It is a temple … [Read more...] about Iwakura Jisso-in, Kyoto
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Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
"Ushiku Daibutsu" is a giant bronze statue of the Great Buddha in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a place where popularity is gradually emerging among sightseeing spots in Ibaraki prefecture. Ushiku Daibutsu's biggest charm is its scale size as well. Ushiku Daibutsu whose total height is 120 meters is also registered as Guinness Book "Bronze made statue of the world's … [Read more...] about Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
Gotoku-ji Temple, Tokyo
As an auspicious ornament that brings luck charm and business prosperity, a "Maneki-Neko" (lucky cat) that has been popular with Japanese people since long ago. The popularity from foreigners is also increasing as the appearance of cats bringing luck with one hand raised is unique and lovable. It is said that the birthplace of such "Maneki-Neko" is the Gotoku Temple in … [Read more...] about Gotoku-ji Temple, Tokyo
Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyoto
Built in Heian era "Sanjusangen-do Temple" in Higashiyama Kyoto is one of the tourist attractions that you should visit whenever you come to Kyoto. The main hall of 1001 Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, a Buddhist Goddess of Mercy) are masterpieces. Its power is perhaps the only thing you can taste here in Japan. The official name of "Sanjusangen-do … [Read more...] about Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyoto