Download or read book Kyoto written by John H. Martin and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture, is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is the home of over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, countless national treasures and 17 World Heritage sites, including the famed Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. This book presents 29 easy–to–follow walking tours through Kyoto's history, its many unique districts and scenic areas full of charm and character. You'll discover not only the most renowned sites, such as the Silver Pavilion, the rock garden at Ryoan–ji Temple and the garden of the Heian Shrine, but also little–known areas off the beaten track. Much more than a guidebook, this volume tells the historical and cultural story of Kyoto's great monuments. The colorful tales, fascinating facts, larger–than–life characters and grand events that shaped the city and Japan at large will enthrall every reader. This updated and greatly expanded guide features over 100 color photos, full–color maps that trace each route and detailed diagrams of many individual sites.

Download or read book Zen Gardens and Temples of Kyoto written by John Dougill and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ING_08 Review quote

Download or read book Lonely Planet Kyoto written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through vermillion gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse 'old Japan' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson maple leaves -all with your trusted travel companion.

Download or read book Moon Japan written by Jonathan DeHart and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 1292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the world's busiest intersection to the most serene hot springs, modernity and tradition mingle in Japan. Experience the natural wonder and rich culture of a country unlike any other with Moon Japan. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including a two week 'Best of Japan' and a week in and around Tokyo The top sights and unique experiences: Wander the shrines and temples of Ueno-koen park and stop in Tokyo National Museum for world-renowned Japanese art. Learn about samurai heritage in Sanmachi Suji or zazen meditation at the Buddhist temples of Kyoto, and get an unforgettable lesson in 20th century history at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Outdoor adventures: Hike the trails of Mt. Fuji or the river-filled valley of Kamikochi and relax in a communal onsen hot spring. Ski or snowboard at a world-class resort, surf in the Pacific off the coast of Shikoku, or dive along the coral reefs of Okinawa The best local flavors: Feast on ramen or an elaborate spread of sushi, sample fresh seafood at the world's largest fish market in Tokyo, and drink your way through the famed beer scene in Sapporo Honest insight from American expat and longtime Tokyo local Jonathan DeHart Full-color, vibrant photos throughout Detailed maps and useful tips for navigating public transportation Focused coverage of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima and Miyajima, Okinawa, Tohoku and Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu, and more Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Japan Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, history, government, and culture Handy tools including health and safety tips, customs and conduct, and information for LGBTQ, female, and senior travelers, as well as families and travelers with disabilities With Moon's practical advice and insider tips, you can experience the best of Japan. Just exploring the major cities? Check out Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Download or read book Buddhist Temples of Ky to and Kamakura written by Beatrice Lane Suzuki and published by Equinox Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beatrice Lane Suzuki (1878-1939) was an extremely well informed and sensitive expositor of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Buddhist Temples of Kyōto and Kamakura brings together some of her writings from The Eastern Buddhist.

Download or read book Temples of Kyoto written by Donald Richie and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Temples of Kyoto takes you on a journey through these environs and presents twenty-one of these marvelous structures that are unique creations which, while quintessentially Japanese, somehow speak a universal language readily appreciated by people the world over. Donald Richie, called by Time magazine, "the dean of art critics in Japan," turns his attention to these twenty-one temples with scholarship and an eye for the dramatic. Drawing off such classic sources as The Tale of Genji and Essays in Idleness, he takes the reader on a tour through the ages, first with a comprehensive history of Japanese Buddhism, and then by highlighting key events in the development of these "celestial-seeming cities." Brilliant photographs of the temples, taken by the award-winning photographer Alexandre Georges, complement the text and provide a visual overview of the subject matter. His keen eye captures on film the elements that make each temple noteworthy, including their interiors, and objets d'art, in a fresh and thought provoking manner. The result is this book: a testament and meditation on the power and elegance of these world-renowned structures that are both places of worship and examples of the finest art Japan has ever produced.

Download or read book Exploring Kyoto written by Judith Clancy and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition of the acclaimed guidebook to Japan's most popular tourist destination.

Download or read book Another Kyoto written by Alex Kerr and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another Kyoto is an insider's meditation on the hidden wonders of Japan's most enigmatic city. Drawing on decades living in Kyoto, and on lore gleaned from artists, Zen monks and Shinto priests, Alex Kerr illuminates the simplest things - a temple gate, a wall, a sliding door - in a new way. 'A rich book of intimate proportions ... In Kyoto, facts and meaning are often hidden in plain sight. Kerr's gift is to make us stop and cast our eyes upward to a temple plaque, or to squint into the gloom of an abbot's chamber' Japan Times 'Kerr and Sokol have performed a minor miracle by presenting that which is present in Kyoto as that which we have yet to see. I know that I will never pass a wall, or tread a floor, or sit on tatami the same way again' Kyoto Journal

Download or read book The Temple of the Golden Pavilion written by Yukio Mishima and published by Random House. This book was released on 2001 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together Mishima's preoccupations with violence, desire, religious life and the history of Japan, this novel is based on an actual incident, the burning of a celebrated temple. The novel is a meditation on the state of Japan in the post-war period.

Download or read book Houses and Gardens of Kyoto written by Thomas Daniell and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the most excellent examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every significant historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic. Kyoto, considered the quintessential birthplace of Japanese culture, has survived centuries of damage and the onslaught of modernization, yet remains the undisputed home of the country's architectural and cultural history. This vibrant collection of Japanese garden design and landscaping photographs introduces a wide variety of traditional houses, from aristocratic villas, temple residences, and merchant townhouses, to ryokan inns and private retreats--each uniquely equipped with a garden space. Houses And Gardens of Kyoto features residences--many of which have never before been photographed or shown in any other book--hand-picked by photographer Akihiko Seki. The accompanying text is informative and is sure to be a standard reference guide on the topic for years to come. Each entry in this Japanese gardening and landscape design book is a colorful example of the most exquisite classic Japanese houses and garden styles and will serve as a lasting inspiration to anyone who is captivated by Japanese architecture and design.

Download or read book Kyoto written by John Dougill and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kyoto, the ancient former capital of Japan, breathes history and mystery. Its temples, gardens and palaces are testimony to many centuries of aristocratic and religious grandeur. Under the veneer of modernity, the city remains filled with countless reminders of a proud past. John Dougillexplores this most venerable of Japanese cities, revealing the spirit of place and the individuals that have shaped its often dramatic history. Courtiers and courtesans, poets and priests, samurai and geisha people the pages of his account. Covering twelve centuries in all, the book not onlyprovides a historical overview but also brings to life the cultural magnificence of the city of "Purple Hills and Crystal Streams."

Download or read book Near the Exit written by Lori Erickson and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An ideal guidebook to facing the inevitable." Foreword Reviews After her brother died unexpectedly and her mother moved into a dementia-care facility, spiritual travel writer and Episcopal deacon Lori Erickson felt called to a new quest: to face death head on, with the eye of a tourist and the heart of a pastor. Blending memoir, spirituality, and travel, Near the Exit examines how cultures confront and have confronted death, from Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Mayan temples, to a Colorado cremation pyre and Day of the Dead celebrations, to Maori settlements and tourist-destination graveyards. Erickson reflects on mortalityâ€"the ways we avoid it, the ways we cope with it, and the ways life is made more precious by accepting itâ€"in places as far away as New Zealand and as close as the nursing home up the street. Throughout her personal journey and her travels, Erickson  helps us to see that one of the most life-affirming things we can do is to invite death along for the ride.

Download or read book Shinto Shrines written by Joseph Cali and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of Japan’s two great religious traditions, Shinto is far less known and understood in the West. Although there are a number of books that explain the religion and its philosophy, this work is the first in English to focus on sites where Shinto has been practiced since the dawn of Japanese history. In an extensive introductory section, authors Joseph Cali and John Dougill delve into the fascinating aspects of Shinto, clarifying its relationship with Buddhism as well as its customs, symbolism, and pilgrimage routes. This is followed by a fully illustrated guide to 57 major Shinto shrines throughout Japan, many of which have been designated World Heritage Sites or National Treasures. In each comprehensive entry, the authors highlight important spiritual and physical features of the individual shrines (architecture, design, and art), associated festivals, and enshrined gods. They note the prayers offered and, for travelers, the best times to visit. With over 125 color photographs and 50 detailed illustrations of archetypical Shinto objects and shrines, this volume will enthrall not only those interested in religion but also armchair travelers and visitors to Japan alike. Whether you are planning to visit the actual sites or take a virtual journey, this guide is the perfect companion. Visit Joseph Cali’s Shinto Shrines of Japan: The Blog Guide: http://shintoshrinesofjapanblogguide.blogspot.jp/. Visit John Dougill’s Green Shinto, “dedicated to the promotion of an open, international and environmental Shinto”: http://www.greenshinto.com/wp/.

Download or read book Tenryu ji written by Norris Brock Johnson and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated study of Tenryuji, ranked number one among the five great Zen temples of Kyoto and a major destination for tourism and worship, weaves together history, design, culture, and personal reflection to reveal the inner workings of a great spiritual institution. Looking at Tenryuji's present as a mirror to its past, and detailing the famous pond and rockwork composition by renowned designer Muso Soseki, Norris Brock Johnson presents the first full-length "biography" of a Zen temple garden. Norris Brock Johnson is a professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and has been teaching and writing about Japanese temple gardens for over twenty years.

Download or read book Kyoto a Cultural Guide written by John H. Martin and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children turned emperor, emperors turned priest, and priests turned poet are just a few of the colorful characters described in Kyoto: A Cultural Guide. The fascinating facts, larger-than-life characters and grand events described within offer abundant proof that, more than just a treasure house of shrines and temples, Kyoto is indeed one of the most enticing cities in the world. For example, Benkei, an eight-foot-tall monk with a wildly combative nature, was defeated on the Gojo Bridge by a voting warrior who had received his training in swordsmanship from a tengu goblin. Benkei's defeat is memorialized at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera temple in the form of an oversize iron staff and gela created by a blind blacksmith. Oishi entered into a life of debauchery at the lchiriki tea house in Gion with the sole intention of avenging the disgrace of his former master. After gathering together 46 other samurai, he exacted his revenge. Thus the tale of The Forty Seven Ronin was born. A guidebook to 14 walking tours, Kyoto: A Cultural Guide is also a kaleidoscopic reference and resource book certain to please long-term residents and first-time travelers.

Download or read book Wong Sir s Trip Tomoto s Wish Temple Kyoto Japan written by 王sir（Frogwong） and published by ABCNETWORK. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wong Sir's Trip Higashi-honganji, Kyoto, Japan Higashi-honganji and Nishi-honganji It is a large temple of two major schools of the largest Buddhist sect in Japan The relative position of the two temples on the map is in a straight line. But you can't reach straight. The main entrances to both temples are on the east side. From the Nishi-honganji to the Higashi-honganji To circle half a circle to the East Gate, walk about 20 minutes Higashi-honganji is a large temple of the true Great Valley of the Pure Earth True Religious Sect Located in the Lower Beijing District of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Built in 1602, officially known as the Temple of The Real Zongben Higashi-honganji is close to Kyoto Tower, about a 5 minute walk away The interior of the place dedicated to the Buddha's statue is brilliant Belt park in front of the Higashi-honganji, on both sides of the fountain It is one of the scenic spots for cherry blossoms and maple saves in Kyoto The view of cherry blossoms or red leaves dancing with the Kyoto Tower The "enclave" of the Higashi-honganji (land outside the temple's territorial) is a residence of the Higashi-honganji, a recluse for the former lord after his retreat Ping An Era (794-1185) Built on the old site of the six river original courtyard pool of emperor Yu's source and emperor's original courtyard The site was originally surrounded by special types of orange trees, also known as the shell house In 1641, the 13th generation of the master of the net earth was declared as Ask Ishikawa Toyama to be home light in the third-generation shogun Dechuan Create a garden on donated land Involved in the park has elegant pool spring back-to-tour garden It's also a cherry blossom in the spring. Attracting visitors to the spring cherry blossoms at the beginning of each year The residence is full of flowers throughout the year 1936 was designated as a scenic area of the country. Into the Higashi-honganji to visit to take off shoes, do not directly carry shoes to go There are plastic bags in the temple to carry the shoes away Many tourists leave with their shoes on the lowest level of the board. It's wrong to put your shoes on the ground. Japan's Shinto (always) has multiple gate factions The Temple of The Wish is one of the largest denominations. The elders of the first generation of the Kaiji Temple were pro-Kaida in Otani's Ben-Wish Temple Now up to the 24th generation In 1262, after the death of the ancestors of the Tibetan Temple of Allah, Its son-in-law, Sini, established the Otani Temple as a tomb for the relatives of the people By the time of the 3rd world, the Temple of Hope was officially established Historically known as the Otani Temple of The Wish, the pro-people are listed as ancestors The monastery can be entangled with strong heart and a considerable number of believers indirectly became a huge force The great names of the contemporary times (feudal lords) will attract or destroy monasteries. The 8th seat of this wish temple, such as the main lotus, was attacked by monks and soldiers of the Yanli Temple in Bilushan Lotus escapes Kyoto Rebuilding the Temple of Shiji in Kyoto And Osaka At present, you can still find the remains of the Temple of The Hope of Sanko Ben. The 10th generation of the temple's main government, such as Move the temple to The Ishiyama Temple, currently near Osaka City Passed to the 11th generation of the door master, is the era of the Japanese Warring States He fought with "The Sixth Day Demon King" Yoshida, who fought for ten years. It's already a "great name of the warring states." Mr. Yoshida has fought many victories and defeats with the Temple of Benwish. Finally surrendered the armed forces of the Temple of Wish, and the two sides spoke of The Temple of the Wishing to Exit Ishiyama and Goyama Mr. Iwata's Master of The Future gathering for the Unbelievers Put the faith center of Shiyama's wish temple to burn to the ground, to put an end to the after-suffering In 1590, Fengchen Xiuji inherited the legacy of the long-term work of the letter of Weaving Field, one world The 11th generation of the temple's door master shows good relations with Fengchen Xiuji After Fengchen Xiuji came to power, he donated the land where the temple is now located The Temple of Ben wish is moving back to Kyoto, until today After Take power, Mr. Dechuan took a similar path with Mr. Yoshida. Worried that the true believers of net soil can't forget Fengchen Xiuji After the death of the original long-male religion such as the inheritance of the wish of the temple master Dechuan Jiakang does not support teaching such as, changed by the obvious three sons quasi-inheritance In 1602, Thechuan Jiakang donated six lands in Wumaru. To frustrated teachings such as the establishment of a new temple of hope Since then, the Temple of Wish has been divided into two On the west side is the Longgu Mountain Wish Temple, known as the Nishi-honganji On the east side is the authentic temple known as the Higashi-honganji It is generally believed that The People's Dayu kagawa is afraid that the forces of the Temple of wish are too great to control Deliberately divide the temple of the wish, let the East and West wish the temple to check and balance each other The Higashi-honganji, like the Nishi-honganji, is served as the patriarch of the people The meaning of the East-West Temple is quite strong with each other After the completion of the Imperial Palace in 1636, the Temple of The Holy See Higashi-honganji also completed the Imperial Hall of the Temple in 1658. This great statue is very large. At that time, the size is second only to the Great Buddha Temple in Fangguang Temple, Dongshan Higashi-honganji was hit by four fires during the Edo period Dubbed by Kyoto people as "the Temple of The Wish of Easy Fire". The Higashi-honganji wish was destroyed twice in 1858 and 1864 The fire torched most of the buildings in the Higashi-honganji The current building was built during the Meiji era (1868-1912) The building of the Nishi-honganji has been preserved since the beginning of Edo This is also why the Nishi-honganji is listed as a World Heritage Site The Higashi-honganji can't list the reasons for it The main building of the Higashi-honganji is now for the Meiji period reconstruction It took nearly 16 years to build and complete in 1895 There is a statue of the founder of the sect in the Royal Hall Laying tatami as many as 927, known as "thousands of folds" Higashi-honganji Imperial Hall is 76 meters long, 58 meters deep and 38 meters high Dongda Temple is 57 meters long, 50 meters deep and 49 meters high. Higashi-honganji Imperial Hall and Dongda Temple and called the world's largest wooden building The Ameda Hall next to the Royal Hall, dedicated to the Buddha Both the Imperial Hall and the Amito Hall were rebuilt in 1895. The hairrope used in the construction, made up of a mixture of human hair and cannabis Donated by parish faithful across the country, there is still one in the Ameda Church There's a very smelly channel to the Amitohall, and you can smell wood. Higashi-honganji Address: Seven uplinks 600-8505 in Wumartong, Kyoto City,6505 Phone: 075-371-9181 Entrance fee: Free Wheelchair accessible: Yes Opening hours: 5:00 - 17:30 (March - October) 6:20 - 16:30 (November - February) Tickets: 500 yen Traffic: 7 minutewalk from JR Kyoto Station 5 minutewalk from the five stations on the Wumar line 15 minutewalk from the four stations of the Jinghan Railway 1 minute walk from the city bus WuMaro station Parking: Not available (public parking nearby) Website: http://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/english/ https://youtu.be/LlZF6tTDSbo

Download or read book Localities of Symbolic Expression and Meaning written by Emily Ann Teresa Laninga and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: