Bishamonten - Kagurazaka - Kodaman’s J-TRIP

April 30, 2008 - 7:38 pm by kodaman in Others  

If you ask somebody where there is Zenkoku ji temple at Kagurazaka, many people might not find it out.
If you ask people, however, where there is Bishamonten, they might answer it.
Zenkoku ji temple is well known as Kagurazaka Bishamonten or Bishamonsama.
(Usually the stone gardians in shrines are dogs sometimes foxes but tigers here.)
=Zenkoku ji temple [...]

Akagidera”temple” 成田山赤城寺

March 31, 2008 - 7:24 pm by mentalup in Others  

you can wash your hands and drink water, meaning as lustration.

“TORII” means shrine gate.

you can command a panoramic view of AKAGI YAMA (mountain)!

you cound enjpy all kinds of flowers ond trees!
 Let’s feel a historical JAPN!
AKAGI-dera
*Address* 413-3 ookubo Niisato-mura, Gunma-ken
*tel* 0277-74-1695
*Access* Take a taxi from AKAGI station (about 10 min.)

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 [...]

Chionin(Kyoto)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 28, 2008 - 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. [...]

Ueno Park 上野公園

January 7, 2008 - 10:47 am by kaorichani in Culture  

Located directly near Ueno JR Station and one of the biggest parks in Tokyo , is Ueno Park. It is especially known for it’s  Sakura blossoms  in springtime. But that’s not the only thing you can do there. Ueno  Park offers many different activities and is therewise often very full , especially on the weekends.    Every [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Kyoto KOTO-IN Zen temple

October 7, 2007 - 6:16 am by katchaman in Others  

My favorite Kyoto place is here! What is a beautiful temple!
KOTO-IN Zen Temple August 28 2007
The garden of this temple is a masterpiece of elegant simplicity, and is famed for the beauty of its maples during the autumn season. [...]

Sugamo

July 14, 2007 - 4:22 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

Sugamo is called Harajuku for old ladies as it is popular for shops and restaurants targeting them. There are also some temples being believed to give certain effects on their lives.
Leaving Sugamo station from the South exit, you are facing Route #17. Walking along the street, you will get to Jizodori Shotengai (commercial [...]