Gion is the oldest district in the city center of Kyōto, Japan. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is nowadays partially preserved as a national monument. The area consists of narrow streets and wooden houses. Continue reading “Gion”
Gion
Yasaka-jinja
The Yasaka-jinja (formerly Gion-jinja) is a Shintō shrine in the Gion district of Kyōto, Japan. It was built in the year 656 and is a modern shrine that is seen as one of the biggest in Japan. Continue reading “Yasaka-jinja”
Shōsei-en
The Shōsei-en is an absolutely wonderful Japanese garden in Kyōto, Japan that belongs to the Higashi-Hongan-ji temple. It dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) and contains a nice pond from that time that is spanned by an old bridge. Continue reading “Shōsei-en”
Higashi Honjan-Ji
If you get into Kyōto, Japan from the main railway station the first temple you will see is the Higashi Honjan-Ji – a shinto temple with a nice Buddha hall and a beautiful garden. The main hall dates back to 1895 and it is said to be the biggest wooden building in the world. Continue reading “Higashi Honjan-Ji”
Kyōto station
The main railway station of Kyōto, Japan dates back to the year 1877 and consists of 24 tracks – it is quite a large one. Different regional trains stop here, as well as the Shinkansen and the subway. To get onto the platforms you’ll need a ticket. Continue reading “Kyōto station”
Flughafen Hamburg (HAM)
The airport of Hamburg, Germany is an airport with 16 million passengers each year that already opened in 1911. Since 2016 it is named after the famous politician Helmut Schmidt. It is located 9 kilometers outside the city and has two terminals and two runways. Continue reading “Flughafen Hamburg (HAM)”
Matsubaya Ryokan
The Matsubaya is a traditional Japanese ryokan – a guest house for travelers – in Kyōto, Japan. Those guest houses measure the size of the room in tatami mats. There are no beds and you sleep on this traditional kind of floor. I always prefer this instead of a traditional hotel. Continue reading “Matsubaya Ryokan”
Kansai kokusai kūkō (KIX)
When going to Kyōto, Japan the Kansai kokusai kūkō might be your destination. It is located 40 kilometers south of Osaka and transports 17 million passengers each year. The Kansai International Airport (KIX) was opened in 1994. Continue reading “Kansai kokusai kūkō (KIX)”
Englischer Garten
The Englischer Garten is a 375 hectares large park in München, Germany – it is one of the largest parks in the world. It’s name refers to the English landscape gardens the park was built after. It is open and used by locals and tourists to relax, have a picnic or to play games. Continue reading “Englischer Garten”
Central market place
The Viktualienmarkt is a continuous market in the city center of München, Germany. It is open except on Sundays and holidays. It exists since 1807 and the houses are arranged around a beergarden and the central Maibaum (during that season). Continue reading “Central market place”