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<p>TanishaAsher: Created page with &quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When people first consider the idea of a&lt;br&gt;holiday in Japan, their&lt;br&gt;thoughts usually turn to Tokyo.&lt;br&gt;Now, there’s nothing wrong with Toky...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When people first consider the idea of a&lt;br&gt;holiday in Japan, their&lt;br&gt;thoughts usually turn to Tokyo.&lt;br&gt;Now, there’s nothing wrong with Tokyo – its&lt;br&gt;soaring skyscrapers perfectly contrasting with its sombre temples – but there&lt;br&gt;is a lot more to Japan&lt;br&gt;than the bright lights of its world famous capital. At  our [ ], we  tend to encourage  people to  look beyond just  the  infamouse capital. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take Kyoto,&lt;br&gt;for example. The city is the historical and cultural capital of Japan – a fine&lt;br&gt;mix of urban sprawl and cultural gems. Indeed, Kyoto&lt;br&gt;was home to the Japanese Imperial family from 794 all the way up to 1868 when&lt;br&gt;the Emperor decided to relocate to Tokyo.&lt;br&gt;Kyoto is one of the few major Japanese cities to&lt;br&gt;avoid the destruction of aerial raids during World War 2, and aside from&lt;br&gt;anything else that makes it a fascinating part of any holiday in Japan.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How much time you wish to spend in this&lt;br&gt;amazing city is mainly down to your tastes in sightseeing. Outside of the&lt;br&gt;shopping and purely commercial aspects of the town the main sights are almost&lt;br&gt;entirely made up of by cultural sights such as Buddhist temples and Zen&lt;br&gt;gardens. Because of the quantity of historical and cultural sights, it is very&lt;br&gt;easy to overdo Kyoto&lt;br&gt;sightseeing if done too quickly. Thankfully, walking from sight to sight&lt;br&gt;through the marvellous city tempers this nicely and allows visitors to enjoy&lt;br&gt;the rich contrasts a Japanese holiday in this region can offer. Still, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-chua-huong-dong-huong-tich-ha-noi-tour-du-lich-le-hoi-chua-huong-tu-ha-noi.html tour chùa hương 1 ngày] if you&lt;br&gt;only have the time or energy to visit 10 of Kyoto’s cultural and historical treasures,&lt;br&gt;these are what I’d recommend (in no particular order)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Heian Jungu&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This Shinto shrine is famous for having the&lt;br&gt;largest torii in the whole of Japan.&lt;br&gt;The shrine was built in 1895 to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of Kyoto (formerly&lt;br&gt;Heiankyo), and is dedicated to Emperor Kammu and Emperor Komei. If you happen&lt;br&gt;to be on holiday in Japan on October 22nd, you will have the chance&lt;br&gt;to see the ‘Festival of Ages’ (Jidai Matsuri) which takes place here and&lt;br&gt;celebrates the day when Kyoto became Japan’s capital. The festival includes a&lt;br&gt;huge procession of around 2,000 people which stretches for several kilometres.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Gion&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Gion is the district of Kyoto renowned for&lt;br&gt;its geisha houses and is the best area of the city to see geisha and maiko&lt;br&gt;going about their everyday business. Gion was built in the middle ages, but due&lt;br&gt;in part to some areas being declared a national historical preservation&lt;br&gt;district, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-chua-huong-dong-huong-tich-ha-noi-tour-du-lich-le-hoi-chua-huong-tu-ha-noi.html Tour Chùa Hương] some of the architecture and entertainment remains similar to how it&lt;br&gt;was when first established.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To clarify a popular misconception – geishas&lt;br&gt;are not prostitutes, and Gion has never been a red light district.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion&lt;br&gt;Temple)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The most striking feature of Kinkakuji (and&lt;br&gt;where it gets its name) is from the gold leaf that entirely covers the top two&lt;br&gt;tiers of the pavilion. It is a stunning site and one that Japanese holiday&lt;br&gt;makers cannot help but associate with Kyoto.&lt;br&gt;The temple is placed next to a pond, allowing a shimmering mirror image of the&lt;br&gt;structure to be viewed by all who visit, creating a powerful image of a&lt;br&gt;connection between heaven and earth. Although the gold leaf covering makes the&lt;br&gt;temple extremely valuable, its value is not entirely monitory, but also&lt;br&gt;spiritual: within its walls it houses relics of the Buddha.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion&lt;br&gt;Temple)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Listing this directly below the Golden Pavilion&lt;br&gt;Temple is slightly&lt;br&gt;misleading, because while the aforementioned temple’s golden covering makes it&lt;br&gt;something of an ostentatious monument, this temple is comparatively minimalist.&lt;br&gt;This is because while the original plan was to make this temple a silver&lt;br&gt;accompaniment to its golden cousin, the plan was never carried out and it&lt;br&gt;remains a delightful example of minimalism and restraint. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The temple itself is a simple two-story&lt;br&gt;building, but its beautiful appeal is found in the surrounding serenity of the&lt;br&gt;two gardens.  The first is a pond garden&lt;br&gt;composed of rocks and plants – the aim being to grant a different perspective&lt;br&gt;from every angle. The second garden includes two carefully sculpted sand mounts&lt;br&gt;which offer a sense of perfect serenity.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kyoto Imperial Palace&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kyoto’s Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) was once the home of Japan’s Imperial family, but when the capital&lt;br&gt;shifted to Tokyo&lt;br&gt;in 1868, the rulers followed. The structure has burned down on many occasions&lt;br&gt;and the present reconstruction was only built in 1855.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The complex itself is encased in a long wall&lt;br&gt;and is made up of several halls, gardens and gates. Although the enthronement&lt;br&gt;ceremonies of Emperor Taisho and Emperor Showa were held within this palace’s&lt;br&gt;main hall, the current Emperor was inaugurated in the Tokyo Imperial&lt;br&gt;Palace.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kiyomizudera&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kiyomizudera (or “Pure&lt;br&gt;Water Temple”)&lt;br&gt;is one of the most famous temples in Japan with both tourists and&lt;br&gt;locals. Founded in 780 by one of the oldest sects in Japanese Buddhism (the&lt;br&gt;Hosso), the temple is a UNESCO world heritage site. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Located in the wooded hills in eastern Kyoto, the temple offers&lt;br&gt;a fabulous view over the city from its wooden terrace. The spring below said&lt;br&gt;terrace is said to have water with healing properties and is the reason the&lt;br&gt;temple has its name.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Fushimi Inari&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Inari is the Shinto god of rice, and foxes&lt;br&gt;are supposed to be his messengers. For that reason, the Fuhimi Inari shrine is&lt;br&gt;dotted with many fox statues. The many tori gates make for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-chua-huong-dong-huong-tich-ha-noi-tour-du-lich-le-hoi-chua-huong-tu-ha-noi.html tour chùa hương 1 ngày] an unforgettable&lt;br&gt;experience, but if you can manage it, visiting the shrine in the evening is a&lt;br&gt;must – the dim lights and sounds of the wildlife make for a delightfully&lt;br&gt;atmospheric walk through the shrine’s tori gates.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tenryuji&lt;br&gt;Temple&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tenryuji Temple is considered the most&lt;br&gt;important Zen Temple&lt;br&gt;in Kyoto, and&lt;br&gt;the literal translation of its name is “heavenly dragon temple”. The building&lt;br&gt;started out its life as a private villa of Emperor Go Daigo, and was later&lt;br&gt;converted after his death to a temple in his memory. Legend has it that a&lt;br&gt;Buddhist priest had an uneasy dream where a dragon rose from a nearby river,&lt;br&gt;making him believe that Go Daigo’s spirit was uneasy and that a temple should&lt;br&gt;be built to appease him.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The temple has been damaged by fires an&lt;br&gt;unlikely eight times, though the last instance was over 150 years ago. As a&lt;br&gt;result, the current incarnation of the building is only 100 years old, but the&lt;br&gt;garden is one of the oldest in the country, dating from the 14th&lt;br&gt;[http://www.automotivedigitalmarketing.com/main/search/search?q=century century].  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ryoanji&lt;br&gt;Temple&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Ryoanji temple has been designated as a&lt;br&gt;World Heritage site by UNESCO. The name means ‘temple of the peaceful dragon’&lt;br&gt;and it belongs to the Myoshinki school of the Rinzai branch of the Zen sect.&lt;br&gt;The garden itself is regarded as one of the most pure examples of Japanese&lt;br&gt;culture. Perfect in its simplicity, the garden consists of clay walls[ ], raked&lt;br&gt;sand and 15 rocks.&lt;br&gt;</div>

TanishaAsher https://www.nmnwiki.com/index.php?title=User:TanishaAsher&diff=59927 2021-01-04T01:36:03Z

<p>TanishaAsher: Created page with &quot;I am Tanisha and was born on 25 October 1989. My hobbies are Racquetball and Speed skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Feel free to surf to my web page [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>I am Tanisha and was born on 25 October 1989. My hobbies are Racquetball and Speed skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Feel free to surf to my web page [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-chua-huong-dong-huong-tich-ha-noi-tour-du-lich-le-hoi-chua-huong-tu-ha-noi.html tour chùa hương 1 ngày]</div>

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