Kyoto in May Both its prices and crowds shoot up again for Golden Week when almost all of Japan seems to be on the move. Many people visit Kyoto during this series of public holidays at the start of May. While its cherry blossom season is over, all its gardens, parks and the bamboo ...
Lake Biwa (Biwako), located in Shiga Prefecture, is the largest lake in Japan. It makes up for one-sixth of the prefecture’s area. The view of Biwa Lake from the top of Biwa Valley will inspire you with its beautiful and fantastic scenery. There are cafes where you can enjoy the pan...
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#10of 64 most visited inKyoto Add to list Visitors observe Ryoanji's famous rock garden from the Hojo building Ryoanji Temple (龍安寺, Ryōanji) is the site of Japan's most famousrock garden. Originally an aristocrat's villa during theHeian Period, the site was converted into aZentemple ...
Guest rooms in the main building offer outstanding views of the garden that was designed by Ogawa Jihei, one of Japan's leading gardeners. We especially recommend theroom with the garden view open-air bath, allowing you to gaze out at the beautiful scenery as you soak in the tub. ...
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and even experience a boat ride to witness the village’s stunning coastal scenery. With a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty, Ine no Funaya offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of Japan’s maritime traditions. Just an hour by bus from Amanohashidate, it’s a ...
Nanzenji Templemay not feature towering pagodas or breathtaking scenery. That doesn’t make an any less important cultural site in Kyoto! The temple was built in 1291 for locals to pray for the country. Now, Nanzenji is one of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, especially during cherry...
•••Best of Japan ★★★ 4.1(1,948) #5of 64 most visited inKyoto Add to list Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is aZentemple alongKyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogunAshikaga Yoshimasabuilt his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple, modeled after...
there’s always something good to drink. Or visitors can hop over to Shosei-en Garden and enjoy some tranquility while taking in the beautiful scenery – the garden is especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season. With all this, theKyoto Aquarium, and more, Shimogyo-Ku is ...