Japan

Most beautiful and intersting places to visit

Sensō-ji Temple
 Tokyo's oldest temple
 Dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, the
Bodhisattva of compassion
 One of the most widely visited spiritual
sites in the world
 On the third weekend of every May, it’s
the focus of Tokyo's largest and most
popular festival, Sanja Matsuri
 Sanja Matsuri Festival

Kaminarimon (“Thunder Gate”)

Street outside temple during festival

The temple is in the

Nakamise-dōri Asakusa district of Tokyo
Ueno Park
 One of Japan’s five oldest public park
 The springtime Sakura season sees the
spectacular cherry blossom trees bloom (perfect
example of Wabi-Sabi)
 Famous for adorable pandas at Ueno Zoo, the
beautiful Shinobazu pond and the historic Ueno
Toshugo Shrine
 The spring event of Hanami is celebrated under
the iconic pink and white blossoms
Sakura Season Hanami Spring Picnics
(Late March-Early April)

Panda at Ueno Zoo Shinobazu pond

Ueno Toshugo Shrine

National Museum
of Nature and
Science
Japan’s only integrated national science museum
Located in Ueno Park
Made in 1871, it’s one of the country's oldest museums
The Japan Gallery (Nihonkan) has many exhibits of
prehistoric creatures and the history of the Japanese
people, including traditional customs and outfits.
The Global Gallery (Chikyūkan) has many scientific
and technology displays, including robotics and vintage
vehicles
 The Japan Gallery (Nihonkan)

2nd Level-showcase of technological

inventions in Japan
3rd Level Nihonkan- a geological and
geographical look at the Japanese Islands

1st Level- a survey through the Earth’s history

2nd Level Nihonkan- a look at the

1 Level Nihonkan- scientific
st
Japanese People and their relationship
method for observing nature with nature

The Global Gallery (Chikyūkan)

Fushimi-Inari
Taisha Shrine
Founded in 711 AD
Dedicated to the goddess Ukanomitama-no-
Mikoto; people come here pray for their well-
being.
32thousand arches on the street and at least
two hours to get through them all
Fox statues, thought to be prophets, draw
attention along the way
Kinkaku-ji (The
Golden Pavilion)
 Zen temple in northern Kyoto, top two floors completely
covered in gold leaf
 Has burned down numerous times throughout its history
(present structure standing since1955)
Each floor represents a different architectural style:
 First floor in the Shinden style (natural wooden pillars,
white plaster walls, Buddhists statues)
 Second floor in the Bukke style (typical of samurai
residence, contains a seated Kannon Bodhisattva
surrounded by statues of the Four Heavenly Kings)
 Third floor in the style of a Chinese Zen Hall (gilded
throughout, golden phoenix on top)
 Surrounding gardens with Sekkatei Teahouse, built
during the Edo Period
 Top two floors coated entirely in goldleaf

Kinkakuji Tea Garden

The pavilion overlooks the Kyōko-chi (Mirror Pond)

Sekkatei Teahouse

The golden phoenix that sits atop the third floor Each floor in different style of architecture
 Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist Temple on the Mount Higashiyama, overlooking Gion district,
Eastern Kyoto- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kiyomizu-no-butai, 15m wooden terrace, is a national treasure- anyone who
made a vow to the deity, jumps and survives can realise their wish
Called Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (‘the temple of pure water’)
The Otowa waterfall from the Mount Otowa, listed among the top ten most
clear water sources in Japan, has a group of three fountains, each able to grant
intelligence, beauty and longevity
Jishu-jinja
(shrine devoted to Okuninushino-Mikoto/the god of love and
matchmaking with 2 love stones)
Bussoku-seki (cleansing fountain, contains the footprints of Buddha and bell
that rings100 times on the new year’s eve)
 The feet of Buddha at Bussoku-seki
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera
in front of Mount Otowa

The Jishu-jinja Shrine

‘Love Stones’

The Otowa Waterfall with three-eyed spring; take

the sterilized equipment receive the water, wash the
left then right hand and take a sip