Higashiyama
Listed under Squares, Streets & Urban Spaces in Hokaido, Japan.
'As early as the middle of the 14th century, many shrines, temples and aristocrats' villas were built in this area, where a variety of architecture and gardens, artistic and cultural masterpieces such as paintings, crafts and many artistic activities, such as flower arrangement (ikebana), the tea ceremony (sado) and Noh performances, flourished and developed in this area.'
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Japan National Tourist Organisation.
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