KYOTO TOWERKyoto Tower is a rare modern iconic landmark in the city famous for its ancient temples and shrines. The tower was completed in 1964, the same year as the opening of the and the SHINKANSEN and the Tokyo Olympics. This is the tallest tower Kyoto with 131 meters height , so you can watch the city in all directions. Kyoto Tower stands on top of a commercial building, which contains souvenir shops, restaurants and a hotel, as well as a public bath in the basement. Before beginning a day of visiting, get on top of the tower as a way to capture the city's profile.if you want to visit shrines and temples, the Kyoto is a wise decision. the city has more than 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrine. here are seven of the 17 UNESCO heritage should definitely visit in KyotoKINKAKUJIKinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is one of the most attractive tourist destinations of Kyoto and also extremely popular in the world. The temple was built from the 14th century, which was used as the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The temple is situated in a beautiful location in the north of kyoto, between the leaf canopy and quiet lake. Ceiling of the third floor was covered with thin gold leaves, symbolizing prestige, power of shogun. After being restored in 1955, the entire temple, except for the ground floor are covered with pure gold with 20 tons of gold bullion, 200,000 pieces of gold leaf and 1.5 tons of paint. Kankinkuji consists of 3 floors, reflecting off the kyoko-chi lake creates impressive picture. walking around the garden and admiring the beauty of this architecture is a worthwhile trip.GINKAKUJI
Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later. Ginkakuji's architecture is also similar to the Kinkakuji's. However, instead of its name, the Silver Pavilion has never been covered in silver. And Ginkakuji is famous for garden in the style of Zen. Next along the route is an expansive, meticulously maintained dry sand garden, known as the "Sea of Silver Sand", with a massive sand cone named "Moon Viewing Platform" which symbolize Fuji Mount. The temple is a UNESCO heritage .
ARASHIYAMA
Arashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons. The symbol of this area is the Togetsukyo bridge, which crosses the Katsura River flows through the center of Arashiyama. and you don't forget save those photos to celebrate along the bridge when you wander around Arashiyama. After only a-10-minute walk, guests will find the famous Nonomiya shrine which was appeared in the Japan's oldest novel "tale of Genji". If go to this place in the afternoon, guests will be surprised because the whole space here are shielded by large bamboo tree makes light shining down as more mysterious. Great way to see Arashiyama is to hire a rickshaw. Those driver will help you understand more about this place. in addition, there is also Monkey Park with 500 monkeys and many other famous temples like: Tenryuji Temple, Daikakuji Temple, Jojakkoji Temple, Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple,… located not far from the Arashiyama.
If you like ancient things or have the excitement with the tea ceremony, you will not ignore the Gion Quarter. Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. Gion attracts tourists with its high concentration of traditional wooden machiya houses many of which now function as restaurants. Interspersed among the restaurants are a number of ochaya (teahouses), the most exclusive and expensive of Kyoto, where guests are entertained by maiko and geiko.Many tourists visit Gion hoping to see a geiko or maiko on their way to an ochaya in the evenings or while walking on the streets to enjoy traditional music and dance performances. And If you come here in July each year, you will have the opportunity to participate in Gion Matsuri festival. You can admire antique cars are decorated splendidly and lively performances on the streets. Gion Matsuri festival attracts millions of tourists worldwide.
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