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Tofuku-ji

babibubebo | 5 06 2007

Tofukuji is the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism and was built in 1236. Not only does Tofukuji bare resemblance to the great temples in Nara, Todaiji and Kofukuji, but Tofukuji even got its’ name from combining the names of the two temples. I went here in the spring and to be honest I was not that impressed. Partly because at this point I have been to so many temples that what I was once impressed with has kind of become average for me.

Tofukuji Temple Kyoto

However, that being said, there is at least one very good reason to check this place out. See more photos and read the rest of this entry »

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Nara Park (Nara Koen)

babibubebo | 6 12 2006

Covering about 525 acres, Nara Park is the largest municipal park in Japan and includes many of Nara‘s famous attractions, including Todaiji, Kokufuji, Kasuga Taisha, and oh yeah, about 1200 (sort of) wild deer. I recommend just wondering around Nara Park and finding your ow nice little spot, as there are plenty of them. Of course, the best time to go would be either during cherry blossom season or fall but anytime of the year is fairly nice.

Nara Koen deer fall Nara Koen

A little information about the deer; for the most part the deer are really well behaved (some even seem to bow after or before you feed them–really I promise!) and pose no threat to you but there are some things to take caution about: See more photos and read the rest of this entry »

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My Japan Photo Show

babibubebo | 5 12 2006

Back in August I had a photo show at the Apple Store in Sendai. Basically, it is a slide show of some of my favorite photos of Japan accompanied by shamisen artists Rika Ooba and Yuya Takahashi. If you are unable to use the sound on your computer I strongly suggest waiting until you have access or are able to use the sound, as their music is beautiful. Enjoy!

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Todaiji

babibubebo | 3 12 2006

Tōdai-ji (東大寺), one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nara, was built in 752 and is one of the most important Buddhist Temples in Japan, housing the largest statue of Buddha in Japan.  Despite being reconstructed in 1692 at 2/3 of Todaiji’s original size, it is the world’s largest wooden building.

Nara Todaiji

To be honest, before going, I was not too excited about it, but once I was then I was taken in with the sheer size of the building and the Buddha inside, especially when taking into consideration how long ago this was built.  The statue of Buddha, also known as Daibutsu, is 14.98 meters (about 50 feet) tall and weighs about 500 metric tons (500,000 kg).

Daibutsu Nara Todaiji Nara Todaiji

Todaiji is located in Nara Park is a place you can’t miss if you are visiting Nara.  For more information see the wikipedia.

Nara Todaiji
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Nikko National Park

babibubebo | 12 11 2006

Nikko (日光市), located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a relatively small city population wise, but after recently merging with a few other cities in March of 2006 it covers a vast area. Nikko is very famous for it’s beautiful nature– including waterfalls, lakes and especially fall leaves–and it’s temples and shrines. For the main part, these two famous features of Nikko, nature and temples, are divided into two different areas, so you need at least two days to see Nikko; however I recommend 3 days and 2 nights, staying one night close to Lake Chuzenji and one day in the actually city. The nature area, Nikko National Park, is about an hour drive away from the temple area and the drive is up a curvy mountain road. For more information about Central Nikko please see my other post about Nikko National Park. For more information about Nikko National Park, keep reading here.

Lake Chuzenji Nikko

If you are going to see the fall leaves know that the two areas of Nikko change colors at different times. The Nikko National park at a much higher elevation and tends to change color about 2 weeks before the central area. I was there just a little late for Nikko National Park area just a little early for Central Nikko

Kegon Falls Nikko Nikko National Park

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Nikko

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Nikko (日光市), located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a relatively small city population wise, but after recently merging with a few other cities in March of 2006 it covers a vast area. Nikko is very famous for it’s beautiful nature– including waterfalls, lakes and especially fall leaves–and it’s temples and shrines. For the main part, these two famous features of Nikko, nature and temples, are divided into two different areas, so you need at least two days to see Nikko; however I recommend 3 days and 2 nights, staying one night close to Lake Chuzenji and one day in the actually city. The nature area, Nikko National Park, is about an hour drive away from the temple area and the drive is up a curvy mountain road. For more information about Nikko National park, including Lake Chuzenji, please see my post about Nikko National Park. For more information about the city of Nikko (often called Central Nikko), keep reading here.

Shinkyo Bridge Nikko

If you are going to see the fall leaves know that the two areas of Nikko change colors at different times. The Nikko National park at a much higher elevation and tends to change color about 2 weeks before the central area. I was there just a little late for Nikko National Park area just a little early for Central Nikko.

Rinnoji Nikko

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Ninnanji

babibubebo | 26 07 2006

Ninnaji Temple is one of the more diverse temples in Kyoto. Ninnaji is in the western part of Kyoto, within walking/biking distance from Kinkakuji and Ryoanji. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. A lot of people skip out on Ninnanji after seeing Ryoanji and Kinkakuji but if you have time it is worth it to stop by and take some photos of Ninnaji.

ninnanji unesco world heritage photo ninnanji gate unesco world heritage photo

What makes Ninnanji worth it is the diversity I mentioned before. It has some really nice gardens and rock gardens, 5 story pagoda, enormous tori gate, temples, tea houses, covered walkways and bell tower. In addition the grounds are very well landscaped. All in all, Ninnanji feels very peaceful and welcoming.

ninnanji unesco world heritage photo

For more information about Ninnanji, see the Japan-Guide.com.

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Nara

babibubebo | 25 07 2006

Nara is in the Kansai Region of Japan and is about 30-40 minutes by train from Kyoto or Osaka. Nara, the old capital of Japan, is home to 8 of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 64 of the 200 and some odd buildings that are considered national treasures in Japan. Nara is also home to about 1200 or so deer that roam freely around Nara Koen (Nara Park). I have been to Kyoto more than 5 times but just recently went to Nara for the first time because I thought it would feel similar to Kyoto; however, it has a very different feel from it. Partly because there are deer running around everywhere and partly because it is less crowded (although the famous spots like Todaiji, do get very crowded at times), but there is something about Nara, that is somewhat hard to pinpoint, that makes it a magical place.

Todaiji

I highly recommend checking Nara out, especially in the fall. If you want, you could probably see most of Nara without staying overnight, but I recommend staying one night there just to make sure you can see everythign you want to see. Below are a few places that you will not want to miss:

    • Todaiji–Huge temple that holds Japan’s largest Buddha (top photo)
    • Nara Koen–Nara Park is where a lot of temples, shrines and 1200+ deer are
    • Horyuji–Oldest wooden building and structures in the world
    • Kokufuji
    • Kasuga Taisha–Fabulous Shinto Shrine and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Toshodaiji
    • Yakushiji

Deer of Nara Park Deer in Nara Park

For more information see the official site of Nara or the Japan Guide.

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