Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
It is a great pleasure the bamboo wood of Arashiyama in Kyōto, Japan. It feels pretty unreal to walk through this vast wood with its special atmosphere; it reaches from Tenryū-ji to just below the Ōkōchi Sansō villa. Continue reading “Bamboo woods”
I’ve seen numerous temples and shrines throughout my visits to Japan. But the one with the most beautiful scenery is Kurama-dera close to the village Kurama north of Kyōto, Japan. It is located on mountain Kurama and you have to walk up – there is only a cable-car carrying you half the way. Continue reading “Temple in the mountains”
I really like Japanese spas and especially the Onsen which get their water from hot springs. I always check wether my ryokan hotel is equipped with such a place to relax and especially love those places if they are outdoor. Continue reading “Best spa ever”
The Ōkōchi-Sansō or Ōkōchi mountain villa is the former home of film director Denjirō Ōkōchi in Kyōto, Japan. It is located in Arashiyama close to the Tenryū-ji temple and can be visited for a small fee. Continue reading “Ōkōchi-Sansō villa”
Tenryū-ji is a nice Buddhist temple in Kyōto, Japan close to the bamboo grove in Arashiyama. It was built in 1339 to satisfy the ghost of a former Tennō. In the 14th century CE the gardener Musō Soseki created a wonderful garden next to the main hall. Continue reading “Tenryū-ji”
When you get to the Buddhist Nanzen-ji temple in Kyōto, Japan you will first be impressed by the massive wooden front gate. The temple was built in the 13th century CE and many tourists get here to see the traditional Japanese houses and the nice garden. Continue reading “Nanzen-ji”
Ginkaku-ji (temple of the silver pavilion) is a Buddhist temple in Kyōto, Japan. It was built in 1482 by a Shōgun as his retirement home. Two buildings from the 15th century CE are still in place: the Kannon-den (Ginkaku, silver pavilion) and the Tōgu-dō. Continue reading “Ginkaku-ji”
If you’re stuck travelling through Japan there are two major rules I followed. The first rule I would call Learn like a child: if you don’t know what to do, stop and watch other people around you. Repeat what they do and reach your goal. This especially helped with using vending machines only available in Japanese. Continue reading “Vice versa”
The Hokan-ji temple in Kyōto, Japan is also called Yasaka pagoda. It is a 46 meters high pagoda with inclined levels in an ancient part of Kyōto. It was built in 589 by prince Shotoku who saw it in a dream. Continue reading “Hokan-ji”
The Kiyomizu-dera is an impressive Buddhist temple in the east of Kyōto, Japan. It is located on a hill and offers wonderful views. Since 1994 it is a UNESCO world heritage site. The temple dates back to the year 798, the current wooden buildings are from 1633. Continue reading “Kiyomizu-dera”