Himeji Castle (Himeji/Hyogo)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
March 27, 2008 - 3:25 pm by kodaman in Culture
Talking 30 min by train from Kobe(50 km west of Kobe),Himeji castle is there. It was designated one of four world heritages in 1993(now there are14 world heritages in Japan) and one of four castles which are national treasures.Because of white walls coverded with white plaster, this castle has been called “White heron [...]
Ebisu Garden place(Ebisu) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
Ebisu Garden Place is located between Ebisu,which is next station from Shibuya by Yamate line, and Meguro.
What is the most famous thing in Ebisu is definiteley “Ebisu beer ” which was born here in 1887.
This area is a kind of office district but Mistukoshi or some shops and restaurants have opened besides office buildings. Of [...]
Rokuon ji temple (Kyoto) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
February 29, 2008 - 10:59 pm by kodaman in Others
Rokuon ji temple is well known as Kinkaku ji temple(Golden pavilion).
When people come to Kyoto, most of tours includes visiting both Ginkaku ji and Kinkaku ji.
This temple is located in north western area of Kyoto and a little bit far from Kyoto station.
People need 30min for looking aroung in Kinkaku ji.
Kinkaku ji was constructed in [...]
Jisho ji temple (Kyoto)-Ginkaku ji- “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
- 10:14 pm by kodaman in Others
When people hear “Jisho ji temple”(慈照寺）, many of Japanese don’t know it. It’s because this temple is called ” Ginkaku ji temple. “Ginkaku” means “Silver pavilion”. Now Jisho-ji is a temple but it was actually villa constructed in 1482. The styles of each floor are different. 1st floor is a [...]
Nonomiya Shrine(Kyoto) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
- 1:03 pm by kodaman in Others
Nonomiya shrine(野宮神社) is located in Arashiyama & Sagano area.This shrine comes out in the story of Genji.
What we see is the black Trii which is a gate of the shrine. Usually the color of “Trii” is red (such as Yasaka shrine, Kasuga shrine or Istukushima shrine ) but Torii here is very unique, I think. [...]
Arashiyama station(Kyoto) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
February 28, 2008 - 5:27 pm by kodaman in Culture, Travel
Arashiyama(嵐山）Area is one of the touristic places in Kyoto. Togetsu bridge(渡月橋）is a famous spot to take a photo. We went there in winter. When we arrived at Arashiyama station, we were so suprised because of Onsen”hot spring” in that station! People must walk a lot in Arashiyama,since many [...]
Chionin(Kyoto)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
- 4:03 pm by kodaman in Travel
Chionin(知恩院）is the head temple of “Jyodo shu” which is a cult of Buddhism. The gate of this temple is one of three greatest and biggest gates(Nanzen ji temple,Ninna ji temple and Chionin) in Kyoto. Literally,the name of Chionin is 知（Knowing)+恩（Obligation). There are many important cultural properties here but some places are prohibited to get in. [...]
Cafe -Hatoh(Shibuya)-“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
February 19, 2008 - 1:04 am by kodaman in Food
There are coffee shops everywhere serving strong taste but not all of them serve good coffee for me. Since I got bored it, I’ve always looked for a shop which cares not only beens but also a method of drip,coffee cups and quality. Some Cafes in Tokyo have served good coffee with a [...]
Hamburg steak -Gold Rush(Shibuya)- “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
February 18, 2008 - 11:00 pm by kodaman in Food
As you know, there are many shops and restaurants in Shibuya. Gold rush is one of the most popular restaurants among young men. This restaurant is located in front of “Tokyu Hands” which is a tool specialty store. The name of Gold rush comes from the time of Gold rush in San Francisco in [...]
Kinomiya Shrine (Atami) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
- 7:33 pm by kodaman in Culture
In Kinomiya ,which is the next station from Atami by JR Itoh line, there is a shrine called “Kinomiya Jinjya.” This Shinto shrine has been worshiped by people in the vicinity from 1300 years ago. Why it’s called “Ki No Mi ya” is because people have worshiped “Nature” and “Ki” [...]
