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TA advises 1 - 2 Hrs. I would regard that duration as 'skimming it'. It really is worth taking the time and having a thorough look round. It spans grounds over several hundred acres, huge buildings dating back several hundreds of years, even if subject to considerable restoration. Parts of it, were not that Disability Friendly, yet still worth covering what you can.
Read more. Date of experience: October Helpful Share. Toru O wrote a review Sep Setagaya, Japan 1, contributions helpful votes. Definitely worth checking out. One of the legendary castles of Japan. This is a must see if you ever visit Kanazawa. There are displays showing how the castle was built. Extensive excavation work was being done near the keep. It is right across the street from Oyama Shrine, which you can access from the rear entrance. Date of experience: September Australia contributions helpful votes. Worth a kook.
While not worth seeking out as a highlight, but if in Kanazawa it is worth walking up and around. Quite dramatic up on the hill and stark white. And then the gardens are close by. Date of experience: February Singapore, Singapore contributions helpful votes.
Such Serenity. We were very lucky with the weather as it was a beautiful sunny yet breezy day. Park itself is free to enter and roam. Paths are well paved in this park, perfect for a stroll after our meal at the Omicho Market. From here, we could walk across to the Kenrokuen Garden after. Date of experience: December Doha, Qatar 3, contributions helpful votes. Hundreds of chic and fashionable shops on the main streets and back alleys, unique buildings designed by famous architects, fashionable cafes, and people sporting unique street fashions make this area a showplace of modern Tokyo.
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The afternoon is free time. Day 4 Tokyo - Kyoto. Board on the shinkansen bullet train for Kyoto. Upon arrival, leave your luggage at the ryokan. Discover independently one of the most famous World Heritage Temples in Japan.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple This historic temple, one of the most famous in Japan, was established in , before Kyoto became the capital of Japan. The current building dates from the early Edo period, the time of Tokugawa Iemitsu. The view of the city from the stage is spectacular, especially in cherry blossom and maple leaves in the fall.
The Hondo, or Main Hall, which has been designated a national treasure, is home to a small statue of the face, 1,arm Kannon bodhisattva, famous for its ability to answer prayers. The temple, has other important cultural properties including the Deva gate, west gate, three-story pagoda and bell tower. Kiyomizu-dera was registered as a Unesco World Cultural Heritage site in Close by Kiyomizu-dera, these are two of the prettiest streets in Kyoto and a great place to experience the beauty and serenity of old Kyoto, before the forces of modernity came along with its pavement and power lines.
The pedestrian-only streets are lined with pretty traditional shops, restaurants and teahouses, and are a great place for a stroll in a truly lovely place. Return to the ryokan and check in.
Day 5 Kyoto. Nijo Castle , built in , is another World Heritage Site, and its Ninomaru Palace is designated a National Treasure due to its splendid architecture and magnificent interior. The floorboards of the corridors creak underfoot -- called uguisubari nightingale floors , they sound like the chirping of nightingales when anyone such as an assassin treads upon them.
Before You Board. High-quality clay mixed with minuscule, coarse stones is one of the features that ensured the longevity of the tradition, and shigaraki ware is often unglazed or adorned with simple designs. Artisans work in many of the buildings, and you can buy their crafts and try your hand at the traditional crafts. In the morning, discover more of Tokyo with your guide. It has a high sugar content, giving it a flavor similar to sweet potato or chestnut. Fukushima Sangenten. Select a Month You can select multiple months Any Month.
Kinkakuji Temple This beautiful and world-famous temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion for its golden exterior, is one of the most beautiful in Kyoto, and has been designated a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Site. It was built at the end of the 14th century as a villa for the shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and later became a Zen temple, famous for the practice of zazen, or sitting meditation. Kinkakuji is a symbol of Kyoto, and of Japan. The magnificent Kyoko-chi Pond on the temple grounds is a lovely sight, with manmade islands and artfully placed rocks, whose shapes change depending on the angle from which they are viewed.
The reflection of the temple in the waters of Kyoko-chi is a truly impressive sight. Following Kinkakuji, visit Ryoanji Temple. This temple is famous as the site of what is certainly the finest example of kare-sansui, or dry landscape garden, composed of raked gravel and mossy boulders. The effect is sublime. The grounds of the temple, which was established in the 15th century, also feature a beautiful wooded section and a garden that dates from the 12th century. Kimono Experience Until about years ago the kimono was the everyday clothing of the Japanese. Today it is mostly worn by women on special occasions.
There are also kimono for men. Putting on a kimono is a bit involved, but with the help of a kimono specialist, you will transform into a real Japanese beauty or samurai in minutes. Gion Shirakawa , Kyoto's famous geisha traditional performer district, Gion is filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya teahouses where geiko and maiko entertain. The Gion Shirakawa area runs along the lovely Shirakawa Canal, which is lined by willow trees, expensive restaurants and ochaya, many of which have rooms overlooking the canal. As it is a little off the beaten path, the Shirakawa area is typically quieter than the main Hanami-koji Street.
Return to the ryokan. However, on this tour you can have geiko and maiko show you Japanese dances and play traditional musical instruments in their traditional costume, and they will sit together with you, serve drinks in the Japanese way, play games and take some photos with you. Day 6 Kyoto to Yamanaka Onsen. Take the limited express Thunderbird train from Kyoto to Kaga Onsen. The 1 hour and 45min train ride takes you to the town of Kaga, famous for its natural hot springs. The modern Japanese lifestyle has become increasingly Westernized, and traditional Japan is becoming harder and harder to find in the busy modern world.
Ryokan are a perfect place to savor the serene beauty of the traditional Japanese lifestyle.
Check in at The Kayotei As you pass through the entrance of The Kayotei, you quickly realize that this is a very special Japanese inn. The ryokan is located in the small hot spring village of Yamanaka in Ishikawa Prefecture, which remains much the same as it has been for many years, seemingly untouched by time. The inn is situated amid majestic trees and lovingly nurtured gardens surrounded by thickly forested hills.
The members of the group are dedicated to protecting and preserving the ancient culture of Ishikawa and maintaining the traditional production techniques.
They produce any number of products, including natural, chemical-free foods and sake, wooden bowls, washi Japanese paper , and traditional wooden furnishings, all of which are fundamental to Japanese-style interior design. While honoring and respecting tradition, they make products that are gentle to the body. In many cases, their craftsmanship has extended for several generations.
The wealth of culture that Ishikawa has conveyed should be further recognized around the world.
As a traditional luxury ryokan, The Kayotei staff see themselves as the inheritors and keepers of the region's traditions -- as a "vessel to showcase the region that surrounds us. There are a number of traditional mashiko-yaki glazes, including off-white, matt black and celadon.
Mashiko wares became popular as everyday tableware after the Meiji Period when the local craft flourished in the country and resulted in many potters in the town. Shigaraki-yaki is made in southern Shiga Prefecture and is one of the oldest pottery centers in Japan, alongside Bizen in Okayama. The region is the largest producer of ceramic tanuki racoon dogs in the country. High-quality clay mixed with minuscule, coarse stones is one of the features that ensured the longevity of the tradition, and shigaraki ware is often unglazed or adorned with simple designs.