Things to See in Kyoto (Part Three) – Just my Travel Notes
There is so much to see in Kyoto, with almost 2,000 temples you won’t see it all.
There is so much to see in Kyoto, with almost 2,000 temples you won’t see it all.
With over 1,600 temples in Kyoto you are not going to see them all. There is so much to cover but the best thing is to just get out there and amongst it. Don’t have a shopping list of “selfies” – just enjoy spending time in the town and see what you see.
Kyoto once served as the capital of Japan and the emperor’s residence from 794 to 1868. It is one of the top ten largest cities in Japan and blends modern with ancient around every corner.
Raceday at the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka International Circuit about an hour outside of Nagoya.
Following a wet day yesterday, we had our fingers crossed that Saturday would bring better weather. The Japanese Grand Prix is a great event to attend if you are in Japan, even for the non-sporting fan.
The Japanese Grand Prix is held at the Suzuka International Racing Circuit. Over three days the best racers in the world battle it out on track in challenging conditions.
Takayama in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture. Set in the mountains it retains a magical piece of history with preserved streets and buildings dating from the Edo Period.
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa served as the seat of the second most powerful feudal clan, the Maeda Clan. Today, Kanazawa remains an important city in its region and serves as the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Located just 25 minutes train ride from Tokyo, Yokohama is one of Japan’s largest cities. The area was a key sea trading port in Japan.
Asakusa is an interesting blend of traditional and modern Tokyo. Lovely old temples and shrines, amazing food and also vibrant new age sights.