TOURISM IN JAPAN.

Tourism in Japan

 Kiyomizu Temple-Kyoto

Known as Kiyomizu-dera (Clear Water Temple) in Japanese was built around 794 by a Buddhist priest, Enchin, near the headwaters of the Yodo River in Kyoto, Japan, in a place that was one of the throne room of Emperor Kammu. Dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The roof of the main hall of today is made of cypress wood







 Osaka Castle-Osaka



Osaka Castle is a Castle located in Japan, in the city of Osaka, Chuo. Originally called Ozakajo, in the sixteenth century, in the Azuchi-Momoyama period, the Castle played an important role in the political unification of Japan. Osaka Castle is open to the public today and is one of the most famous castles in Japan.


The history of the castle:


1496-Joudo Shinshu Buddhist sect founded a monastery in ruins of the Palace of Naniwa imperial, ancient of the present Castle. Over time becomes a big Buddhist temple, known as Hongan-Ji (or Hongan Ishi Yama-Ji-);


1570-Shogun (the country's highest military authority) Oda Nobunaga begins the siege of the temple;


1580-Monks of the Hongan-ji's surrender and the temple is demolished;


1583-after the death of Oda Nobunaga, Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi assume political control and begin construction of the castle to become leader of a permanent resident. For this special place is the temple Ikkou-ikki monastic complex Hongan Ishi Yama-Ji. It serves as a model of Azuchi Castle, the residence of Oda Nobunaga. The plan includes five levels in the main tower and three floors above the ground.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kamakura-Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan, JP

 
Kamakura is located in Kanagawa Prefecture and lies southwest of Tokyo and South of Yokohama. Many Zen temples and shrines pendants reside about Yokohama, including the huge statue of Amida Buddha, the Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine, and the ancient temple Kencho-ji Temple, which was built in the mid-13 century. Kamakura is also home to a beach area, with a series of adjacent waterfront attractions.

 
Yokohama opening attraction: daily-24 hours

 
Yokohama attraction admission: no charge.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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