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Stocky and wooden, the Toji Pagoda isn't as gracefully beautiful as some of the other temples I've seen in Kyoto, but it is the tallest, at 55metres,...
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It surprised me how beautiful a garden of moss could be and how many different kinds of moss there are that can contribute to an outdoor area in a way...
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‘The Temple of the Peaceful Dragon’ is a Zen temple best known for its rock garden, built on the once family estate of the Fujiwaras. Raked gravel is...
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I took a lot of photos in Japan, but these are the ones I look at most. It's just such a feat that these tori gates have been built here, in these...
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If you’ve never come across Kabuki before you’re probably still familiar with the look of it - the heavily made up faces painted white with their...
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Katsura is a masterpiece of Japanese garden design. It was built for Prince Toshhihito (1579-1629) and he is believed to have been the main designer....
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In April each year, Japanese take great pleasure in picnicking under the beautiful flowers of the sakura, or Japanese cherry trees, which only bloom...
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Saiho-ji, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto’s famous moss garden can only be visited by applying in writing, many months in advance. Those lucky enough to gain...
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November is the time to enjoy the brilliant colors of the momiji (Japanese maple trees) in the forests, parks, and temple gardens throughout Japan....
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Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the...
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For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge... More »
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See the big city lights of Tokyo, Visit the resting place of the Tokugawa shoguns, Soak in a traditional ...
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Visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, Feast on mountain views and traditional cuisine in Takayama, ...
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North America-based travel company running a huge range of small group adventure tours to exotic parts of the world. More »
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Sip on sake in Osaka, and have a true religious experience in Koyasan, Japan's home of Buddhism. ...
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Known just as much for its high tech gadgets as its centuries old traditions, Japan is blessed ...
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Founded in 1999, Chicago-based iExplore is the #1 ranked website for
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Visit Japan's ancient heart through temples, gardens and festivals and marvel at the calm beneath the manic tempo of Japanese society.
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Explore the epic cityscapes and the subtle ancient flairs of Japan from temples to skyscrapers. Silver Package.
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Set up in 1995 by Andrew Straw and Paul Snedker, both seasoned travellers and experienced cyclists, Saddle... More »
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Two weeks on and off the tourist trail biking Japan's Kyushu island.
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For the adventurous, mostly young, and the sociable, Explore runs highlight-packed group itineraries all over the world. More »
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Nowhere do ancient traditions and rituals contrast so vividly with modern day living as in ...
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