Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Best Tourist Destinations in Kyoto, Japan (Part I)




Here are the 10 best attractions in Kyoto Prefecture based on Chikyutabi, a Japanese site that develops a list of the best places around the world:


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On waking in the middle of the road to the mountaintop, this famous Buddhist temple with a large balcony, and three sources of water flow, waterfall, hope, and two stones that is believed to be a symbol of good luck in romance.

2. Kinkaku-ji (officially known as Rokuon-ji)

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The building is really impressive. Not only the exterior is plated with gold, but also the unique interior architecture on each floor. The lower level of this building like Castle in the Heian period, the level of both are built in the style of the samurai, and the top level is the space of Chinese Zen.


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Located at the foot of Mount Inari, the hallway leading to the entrance road is a symbol of luck. Thousands of bright red gate accompany the journey along the hallway.

4. Byōdō-in (Uji city)

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The building is located just 30 minutes from the city of Kyoto. The main building is known by the name of Phoenix.


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Located west of the city of Kyoto, Arashumaya is famous for its bamboo groves that the deaf community is pretty amazing. The voice of trees rubbing against each other because banbu windswept makes this place became a very popular tourist attraction.

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