Friday, March 18, 2011

The Seven Wonders of Japan

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto:

Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto Tendi, and is one of the oldest and most famous temple in a historic town filled with temples. The current building in 1633 by Tokugawa shogun and the third temple on the site was built back on 798th Located on the mountain Otowa Kiyomizu offers a magnificent view of the surroundings.








Kiyomizu takes its name from a nearby waterfall 13m. People would often jump into the water below the temple (a practice that is now banned). "Jumping from Kiyomizu Temple" is a saying in Japan to be doing something daring.


Himeji Castle, Himeji:

Himeji Castle (Himeji-jo) is one of the best preserved castles in Japan. Construction originally began in 1331, Himeji was unaffected by the destruction of World War II, in contrast to Osaka and Hiroshima locks. Himeji is one of the three great castles of Japan considered, along with Matsumoto Castle and Kumamoto Castle.

Castle has a commanding view of all the surrounding flat surface, which made it ideal for a military fortress. In addition to keeping his big and thick walls, the paths within a maze of connections are designed to confuse potential attackers.

Heaven can be visited on the day trip on the Shinkansen from Kyoto and Hiroshima, and the castle is a short walk from the station.

A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Park, Hiroshima:

On 6 August 1945, Hiroshima, Japan was the first city to ever be destroyed with a nuclear bomb. As Hiroshima rebuilt after the war, the decision was taken to the ruins of the Dome Genbaku (A-Bomb Dome) stands as a reminder of the destruction and the heart to hold the Hiroshima Peace Park. The dome and the area of ??the park was zero for the explosion that killed over 100,000 people ground.

The park attracts visitors from all over the world who come not only to remember killed in the war, but hope for future peace.

In addition to the A-Bomb Dome, there are monuments to the children in the explosions, a peace library and a museum, an eternal flame of peace, and killed several acres of parkland. Visitors should take the time to ring the Peace Bell.

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto:

The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) is one of the most beautiful buildings in Japan. Built on the site of the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397, the pavilion has been created to hold relics of Buddha. The top two floors of the building is coated in gold leaf, which gets its distinctive name where he is.


The pavilion burned down in 1950 by a disturbed monk and rebuilt in 1955. The pavilion and surround a pond and garden are one of the most photographed scenes in Japan.


Shinkansen Kagoshima The Shinkansen:

No trip to Japan would be complete without a trip to the Japanese high speed train, the Shinkansen.

The Shinkansen is the heart of Japan's extensive rail system. While most trains in Japan are regular trains, the Shinkansen are kept on a separate track designed for S-Bahn. The Shinkansen has a top speed of 300 km / h (180 mph). There is no road or rail crossing on the Shinkansen tracks. The speed of the train would have a devastating accident.

High-speed Shinkansen trains can be taken from Kagoshima in the south to the north Hachinohe that most of the country.


Fuji-san (Mount Fuji):

Unable to complete list of the Seven Wonders of Japan without Mount Fuji? Mount Fuji is not only the highest point in Japan, but is a symbol of the country that has been used in countless pieces of artwork. Fuji is an active volcano, but has not erupted since 1707.

About 200,000 people climb Mount Fuji every year, and visit Mount Fuji is a popular destination for tourists. On a clear day, the summit of Mount Fuji from Tokyo to see. The most popular months for climbing Fuji is July and August.

A visit at the foot of Mount Fuji can be easily performed on a day trip from Tokyo.


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Ramen in Fukuoka:

Japanese cuisine is one of the best in the world. While sushi often gets the attention, one of the staple food in Japan is Ramen.

Originally a Chinese dish, ramen was first popular in Japan during the Meiji period 19th Century. Japanese Ramen is far cry from the instant noodles, which many Westerners think of when they hear ramen.

Ramen was believe to Japan were from the Chinese merchants brought in Fukuoka. Fukuoka ramen for its rich, pork ramen Tonkotsu based, with a pork cutlet known occupied.

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