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This is amazing. Not only is it old but the “technology” used to build this temple was beyond time – even though it is nothing in today’s building technology.
Kiyomizu, which means pure water, founded in 798. Kiyomizu (清水寺) is a wooden temple with its main hall built over a valley supported by 139 pillars (15m high) at the bottom. If that is not impressive enough, with no nails. [Read more…]
I don’t know why but we walked a long distance before reaching Gion (祇園) – the place is popular because it is where geisha hang out in Kyoto.
We went there in the morning, as you might have expected, there were hardly any geisha around on the street. What you can see at these hours are Japanese tea houses and restaurants. This is where geisha perform while customers are having their dinner at night. [Read more…]
Day 2 of our Japan trip.
First thing in the morning – after our breakfast at the hotel restaurant, we went to Kyoto – about an hour’s bus drive.
The first destination in Kyoto was Nishijin Textile Center (西陣織展覽館) – a place to showcase kimono. [Read more…]
Shinsaibashi (心齋橋) is considered one of the largest shopping areas in Osaka. Mind you, it is crowded as well. [Read more…]
After having lunch in Nara, we were back in Osaka. This time we checked out Osaka Castle.
Since buses are not allowed to enter, it is quite a distance to walk to the castle. Osaka Castle is a true refection of Japanese architecture. [Read more…]