Byodo-in Temple (平等院), a world heritage site is located in Uji city, Kyoto,the capital of Japanese tea. The Phoenix Hall is featured on the back of 10 yen coin.
Tatsuno Castle and Park/ Hyogo-Harima
Tatsuno Castle is located just 15km from Himeji castle. You can walk around the lovely castle town whle enjoying the historic atmosphere and cherry blossom.
Sasayama Castle Ruins/ Hyogo-Tanba
Sasayama castle, located in Hyogo offers nice views of the surrounding countryside. About 1,000 cherry trees surrounding the moat of the castle bloom In spring.
Umekoji Park (梅小路公園) / Kyoto
Umekoji Park,located in the east side of Kyoto station,is one of the biggest open grassy field in the city. You can enjoy many seasonal flowers.
The Ebisu Tower/ Dotonbori
The Ferris wheel, called the Ebisu Tower that named for the figure of the god Ebisu, is located near the famous Glico Man signboard along the Dotonbori River.
Ginkaku-ji Temple (銀閣寺) / The Silver Pavilion
Ginkaku-ji,the Silver Pavilion, a UNESCO site, located at the end of the path of philosophy in Kyoto’s Higashiyama is famous for its unique dry sand garden.
Mt. Kongo/ Osaka has the mountain and snow!
Mt. Kongo is the tallest mountain in Osaka. During winter Mt. Kongo is covered in snow and beautiful scenery of juhyo (trees glazed with ice) can be seen.
Ramen restaurant with No name in Kyoto
There is no name or no sign, and no telephone number to contact, though this ramen restaurant in Kyoto has been very popular among ramen manias.
Izakaya-Japanese dinning 「居酒屋」
Izakaya「居酒屋」is a place you can enjoy fine foods, drink and the cultural exchange with local tipsy people in Japan. You may find one everywhere in town.
New year’s eve Temple bell ceremony
Temple bell rings 108 times on December 31st, “Joya-no-kane” event is held at temples all over Japan. It has existed in Japan since ancient times.
Kennin-ji Temple (建仁寺) / Kyoto
Kennin-ji is of the best Zen Temple in Kyoto, located just south of Kyoto’s famous Gion geisha district. The temple has beautiful zen gardens and artworks.
Maruyama Park (円山公園) / Kyoto
Maruyama Park is behind Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District in Kyoto.The park is popular for both locals and visitors, specially when cherry trees bloom.