Category: Japan

Splendid and beautiful, country of the rising sun

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Maples of Sagano Railway

Sagano Scenic Railway (Japanese: 嵯峨野観光鉄道) or Sagano Sightseeing Railway is located in Kyoto of Japan, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of West Japan Railway Company (JR West), an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful autumn in Kyoto.

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Maple and bamboo in Shōren-in

Shōren-in (Japanese: 青蓮院) is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Shōren-in is famous for its scenery in autumn, especially at night, it is also one of the five Monzeki (門跡) temples of the Tendai (天台) sect in Kyoto.

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Starry night of Shōren-in

Shōren-in (Japanese: 青蓮院) is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki (門跡) temples of the Tendai (天台) sect in Kyoto. Shōren-in is famous for its scenery in autumn, especially at night.

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Evening of Uji Shrine

Uji Shrine (Japanese: 宇治神社) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Uji (宇治) in Kyoto (京都) Prefecture, Japan. Uji Shrine is adjacent to the Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社), while Ujigami Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Fragrance of Uji

Uji (Japanese: 宇治) is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto (京都), Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Although Uji is the second largest city in Kyoto Prefecture, the city area is serene and antique.

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Autumn of Nigatsudo

Nigatsudo (Japanese: 二月堂, literally meaning the hall of the second month) is one of the important structures of Tōdai-ji (東大寺), a temple in Nara, Japan. Nigatsudo was in 752 and the current structure of Nigatsu-do was completed in 1669.

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Great Buddha in Nara

Tōdai-ji (Japanese: 東大寺, literally meaning Eastern Great Temple) is a Buddhist temple complex located in the city of Nara (奈良), Japan. The temple is over 1,200 years old, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.

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Nara Park the home of deer

Nara Park (Japanese: 奈良公園) is a public park located in the city of Nara (奈良), Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa (若草山). The freely roaming wild sika deer is one of the main attractions for tourists.

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Naeba Ski Resort: Mt. Takenoko

Naeba Ski Resort (Japanese: 苗場スキー場) is a ski resort on the eastern slope of Mount Takenoko (筍山) in Yuzawa (湯沢町), Niigata (新潟) Prefecture, Japan. The highest point is Mt. Takenoko (筍山), which is 1,789 meters above the sea level.

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Naeba: Long ski trail

Naeba Ski Resort (Japanese: 苗場スキー場) is a ski resort on the eastern slope of Mount Takenoko (筍山) in Yuzawa (湯沢町), Niigata (新潟) Prefecture, Japan. Naeba Ski Resort has around 22 types of ski trails, everyone can enjoy the fun of skiing here.

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Hiryū-kan of Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate (Japanese: 天橋立) is located in Miyazu Bay (宮津灣) of northern Kyoto Prefecture (京都府), Japan. Amanohashidate is famous for its beautiful scenery, Hiryū-kan (飛龍観) is one of the ideal places to enjoy such beauty.

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Morning of Chionji

Chionji (Japanese: 智恩寺) is a Buddhist temple located at the north of Kyoto Prefecture (京都府) in Japan, right next to the famous tourist attraction Amanohashidate (天橋立). Chionji is dedicated to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of wisdom.

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Seafood bowl of Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate (Japanese: 天橋立) is located in Miyazu Bay (宮津灣) of northern Kyoto Prefecture (京都府), Japan. Since Amanohashidate is next to the Sea of Japan, the seafood here is excellent, Choumeizai has eaten a delicious seafood bowl here.

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Autumn feast in Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate (Japanese: 天橋立) is located in Miyazu Bay (宮津灣) of northern Kyoto Prefecture (京都府), Japan. Amanohashidate is famous for its beautiful scenery and delicious seafood, don’t forget to try the seafood here.

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Monjuso of Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate (Japanese: 天橋立) is located next to the Sea of Japan, the scenery is beautiful and the onsen is also great. Monjuso is a luxurious hotel next to Amanohashidate, the room is not big but very cozy.

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Seashore of Asokai

Amanohashidate (Japanese: 天橋立) is located in Miyazu Bay (宮津灣) of northern Kyoto Prefecture (京都府), Japan. If the weather is nice, cycling is the best way to enjoy the beauty of the seashore of Asokai (阿蘇海).

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Amanohashidate: Bridge of jade

Amanohashidate (Japanese: 天橋立) is a natural sandbar located in Miyazu Bay (宮津灣) of northern Kyoto Prefecture (京都府). Amanohashidate has long been a popular tourist attraction, it is listed as one of Japan's three scenic views (日本三景).

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Hot Springs in Kinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki Onsen (Japanese: 城崎温泉) is located in Hyōgo Prefecture (兵庫県) of Japan. With over 1,300 years of history, Kinosaki Onsen is listed as ‘The most famous 100 Onsen in Japan’, which is a popular tourist attraction in Kansai (関西) region.

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Autumn red in Kinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki Onsen (Japanese: 城崎温泉) is located in Hyōgo Prefecture (兵庫県) ,Kansai (関西) region of Japan. Besides onsen, Higashiyama-kōen (東山公園) is also worth visiting since the red leaves there are beautiful.

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