Tired of busy sightseeing spots? Have a little break here in Botanical Park and enjoy Japanese autumn. Pictures were taken on November 14th, 2022. Cloudy in the morning and got clear in the afternoon. Temperature: 16℃/61°F This botanical garden can be enjoyed throughout the year, especially the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves …
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Kamigamo Shrine is situated in the northern part of Kyoto and is designated as one of the “Cultural Properties of Ancient Kyoto” on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Today was even hotter than the last couple of days. I don’t know much of history of each temple or shrine, but I simply enjoy looking at these …
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Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of the Nanzenji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, founded in 1291 by Hōhō Kameyama with Zen master Mukan Fumon as its founder. It is famous for its autumn foliage, which attracts many visitors every year. There are Kyoto City Zoo, Heian Shrine, and a museum neaby, …
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Ginkakuji Temple had its origins in 1482 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Entering the entrance of the temple, you can see a very fascinationg Japanese garden all around the area. Entrance fee is 500/Adult. Kyoto has been having warm days this fall even though it looks like the temperature will …
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Shirahama Adventure World is a theme park that combines a zoo, an aquarium, and an amusement park. It’s well known for Panda and animal shows. The dolphin show is very dynamic and the other animal shows are also fun and interesting to watch. Adventure World has many animals, making it a place that can be …
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Sandanbeki is a precipitous cliff that is 2 kilometers long and 60 meters high. There is a sea-eroded cave that extends 36 m beneath Sandanbeki. This place is also a historical site where the Kumano Suigun(naval forces), known for the Battle of Genpei (1180-1185), hid their boats. If you have a chance to visit Wakayama, …
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Koka is known as the origin of the ninja, and this place is where visitors can learn about the ninja and actually experience and see their techniques. Located on a large plot of land, Ninja Village has the atmosphere of a hidden village, which makes it unique and special. Ninja: The ninja originated around the …
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I recently took my family to the “Round 1” game arcade in Kyoto. I would like to introduce a unique Japanese game arcade. Round 1 is best known for bowling and has a variety of amusements. Each floor is often separated by crane games, arcade games, coin-operated games, karaoke, and bowling. Games can be played …
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There are several tourist attractions around JR Nagahama Station, including Kurokabe Square, an area famous for its glasswork. There are also stores and traditional buildings lined up. This time, since I brought my child with me, I will introduce the Nagahama Railway Museum and Nagahama Castle, both of which are just a short walk from …
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Nijo-jo castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate(1603-1867) and it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1994. This castle is well known for the announcement of restoring imperial rule from Tokugawa shogunal rule in 1867. (Taisei Houkan, 大政奉還） I …
