13.11.17

Byodo-in

EXPLANATION

Byodo-in is one of the most famous temple as Japanese coin of 10 Yen.
It was build by Fujiwa Yorimiti at Heian-period.

ACCESS

Kyoto - JR Nara-Line -> Uji

5.8.17

Narai-Jyuku

EXPLANATION

Narai-jyuku used to be a post town. Especially  Narai-jyuku still has a atmosphere and architecture at that time (Edo period).

ACCESS

ShinOsaka - JR Tokaido Shinkansen-> Nagoya
Nagoya - JR express wideview hida -> Narai

19.6.17

Zoujyouji temple and Tokyo tower

EXPLANATION

Tokyo tower is a symbol of Tokyo. I recommend Zoujyou ji temple when you look Tokyo tower. Zoujyou ji temple is build by Tokugawa Ieyasu as general of Edo period. Zoujyou ji temple is very quiet and it is good for walking around.

ACCESS

Tokyo - JR Yamanote -> Hamamatsu-cho

17.6.17

Kanazawa Welcomegate

EXPLANATION

Kanazawa city is became one of the most popular city, because easy access from Tokyo via new Shinkansen as Hokurikushinkansen.
Kanazawa has a lot of structure which has a long history, because this city has not been to strike US during world war 2. 

ACCESS



Tokyo - Hokuriku shinkansen -> Kanazawa


8.6.17

Nijyu Bashi

EXPLANATION

Nijyu Bashi is located at Imperial Palace, Tokyo. That means Dabble bridge in English. At that time it was built (Edo period), this bridge had dabble structure. this is origin of name.
After that the bridge which has been build at Edo was re-build using iron.
 The bridge in the picture is not Nijyu Bashi. Real Nijyu Bashi is back of this bridge.

ACCESS

Tokyo - Marunouchi subway -> Otemachi



14.5.17

Wisteria flowers at Hakugo-ji

EXPLANATION

Early May is the best season for wisteria flowers. Especially Hakugou-ji(temple) at the Hyougo prefecture is famous, and beautiful. 

ACCESS

Shin Osaka - JR Kobe Line -> Amagasaki
Amagasak - JR Fukuchiyama Line -> iIchishima



5.5.17

Carp streamer

EXPLANATION

5th May is Japanese national holiday named The day for kids (Kodomo no hi).The carp streamer is lifted up to hope children's health and happiness.
This photo is carp streamer festival 1000 at Takastuki-city, Akutagawa-river. About one thousand carps are lifted up. 

ACCESS

Shin Osaka - JR Kyouto Line -> Takastuki