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Visiting Kyoto, Kaiso-do Zen Hall
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 22 May 2012
Ryogen-in is a sub-temple of the larger Daitoku-ji, one of my favorite spiritual locations in Kyoto, probably because it features the best visiting path I have experienced until now. The path follows the 5 Zen gardens of the temple, alternating them with various temple interiors and halls.
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Five Things That Surprised Me About Tokyo
Blog: Landlopers - 21 May 2012
Our first visit to Japan was brief, it was a stopover on a longer flight but we still managed to eek out three nights in Tokyo for a little taste of what the country is like. As do most people, I had certain expectations and...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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The Weekly Photo: Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 20 May 2012
Cherry Blossoms in Takayama, Japan Traveling soon? Book your travel below with my favorite companies and help support this website: Cheap Flights from Vayama | Travel insurance from World Nomads | Accommodation from HW | Guidebooks | G Adventure Tours ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.Traveling soon? Book your travel below with my favorite companies and help support this website:
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What to do in Osaka
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 19 May 2012
What to do in Osaka? As Osaka is one of the must-visit places in Japan, there are many things to do here ranging from shopping, eating, sight-seeing and a very vibrant nightlife. Bring the next most visited city after Tokyo; Osaka definitely lives up to having everything in in a more compact area.
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Kanda Shrine's Fireproof Gate
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 16 May 2012
The Kanda Shrine, known also as Kanda Myojin, is one of the must-see shrines in Tokyo. Even if you’re not interested in the Japanese religion, if you visit Akihabara for electronics or for anime related merchandise, it would be worth to take a small detour and relax by visiting this beautiful place.
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Mt. Iino (飯野山)
Blog: Hiking in Japan - 14 May 2012
Mt. Iino, known to the locals as Sannuki-Fuji, is a dormant conical volcano with commanding panoramic views. The ease of access and variety of paths make it a popular outing for both locals and tourists alike. The hike: From the bus stop, cross under the overhead expressway and turn left, following the highway for a [...]
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What to see in Tokyo - Life-size Gundam is back for good in Odaiba
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 12 May 2012
After the huge success from 2009, when the life-size statue of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam was first built in the Shiokaze Park in Odaiba, Tokyo - then the statue attracted over 4 million visitors in only 52 days - the Gundam was dismantled and many of my readers were hoping that the giant robot will be reinstalled again somewhere.
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Luxury in the Sky – Five Reasons You Should Stay at the Ritz Carlton Tokyo
Blog: Landlopers - 11 May 2012
For our trip to Asia I partnered with several companies in order to portray an image of the region I don’t see enough of in the blogosphere – luxury. There are thousands of blog posts out there about how to spend as little money as...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Masterpieces of Japanese architecture, Iidabashi Station
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 10 May 2012
For architecture lovers, Japan offers many “must-see” sights. Besides many well known architectural landmarks, over time I discovered a lot of hidden gems, architectural jewels lost in the backstreets, like the one in this photo, the Iidabashi Station of the Tokyo Oedo Line.
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Shinjuku Neon Lights
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 9 May 2012
Shinjuku Neon Lights are one of the must-experience things to do when you are visiting Tokyo, Japan. The incredible district is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and it is also a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world which is the Shinjuku Station.
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Dragons and Goblins: Exploring Mt. Fuji and Japan’s Countryside
Blog: Landlopers - 7 May 2012
Tokyo was more of a whim than a planned stop on our trip to Asia. We had the chance to add a three-day stopover on our way to Thailand so we decided to jump at the opportunity to explore a new country, one I’ve wanted...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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The Weekly Photo: Kanazawa Castle
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 6 May 2012
Kanazawa Castle in Kanazawa, Japan Traveling soon? Book your travel below with my favorite companies and help support this website: Cheap Flights from Vayama | Travel insurance from World Nomads | Accommodation from HW | Guidebooks | G Adventure Tours ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.Traveling soon? Book your travel below with my favorite companies and help support this website:
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Shinto torii, Buddhist temple
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 6 May 2012
Discussing these days with a group of people preparing to visit Japan, I realized that while everybody knows about the two important religions of Japan, Buddhism and Shinto, few people know how to distinguish their specific characteristics, especially when it comes to architecture - the most important part for a foreign traveler.
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How To Get Cheap Flights To Asia
Blog: My Little Nomads - 5 May 2012
How To Find Cheap Tickets To Asia and Save Money On Fares Continue reading →Related Links: How To Find Good Hotels Online and Save Money The Very Best Beaches in Thailand Southeast Asia With Kids – The Best Places To Go
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Japanese traditional houses in Nara and a travel tip
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 4 May 2012
In many of the traditional cities from Japan, the old merchant districts are amongst the most important tourist attractions. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with the old merchant district of Nara, Naramachi ("Nara town"), an area not very popular with tourists, although it deserves better…
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Tokyo Recap and What I Thought About Japan
Blog: Landlopers - 30 April 2012
Japan had long been on my must-see travel list so when the chance for a brief three-day stopover on the way to Thailand arose, I knew I couldn’t pass it up. At the same time, I realized that a scant two and a half...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Cherry Blossom in Kyoto 2012
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 27 April 2012
Cherry Blossom in Kyoto 2012 is my picture of the week. I took this picture when I was visiting Japan in February and apparently, it was an early bloom for some of the Sakura Trees here in Kyoto. Usually the full blossoming season for the Cherry Blossoms are in April throughout Japan.
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Japanese castle interior, warriors running passage
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 26 April 2012
A thought that crossed my mind while visiting several of the Japanese castles with original interior, was that although impressive on the outside, the castles were built with the same philosophy as the houses, with a small and minimalist interior.
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Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 aerial panorama
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 25 April 2012
A great travel destination, Minato Mirai 21 from Yokohama should be one of the must see Japanese places… And not only because here you can visit the tallest building from Japan, the spectacular the Yokohama Landmark Tower, but also because it’s a place of great beauty and an excellent example of a perfect modern urban development.
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Miyajima Beauty - Pagoda and Senjokaku
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 24 April 2012
Renowned for its spectacular Itsukushima Shrine, whose Otorii is one of Japan’s symbols, the Miyajima Island is a place full of beautiful sights, that deserves to be thoroughly explored…
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A glimpse of old Japan, Tsukishima streets
Blog: Muza-chan's Gate to Japan - 21 April 2012
Visiting Japan, you will be fascinated by many attractions, but you will certainly want to experience even a glimpse of the old Japan… And fortunately, there are quite a few places where you can do that… and not only on the traditional streets from Kyoto, but also in a few neighborhoods from Tokyo… where if I have to pick one, I would recommend Tsukishima, the artificial island from Chūō…
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Shibuya Crossing at Rush Hour, Tokyo, Japan
Blog: Landlopers - 18 April 2012
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Fleet of Swan Boats on Lake Ashi, Japan
Blog: Landlopers - 16 April 2012
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Luxury Travel in Asia – The Travel Itinerary
Blog: Landlopers - 13 April 2012
My partner and I recently celebrated our 10th anniversary and being travel fanatics, we of course are celebrating with a trip. I began planning this adventure last year when we had a difficult decision to make. We knew we wanted to use my frequent flier...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Maximizing your Japan Rail Pass
Blog: Just Wandering - 12 April 2012
When I published my Japan travel expenses, most of you balked at the price of my train ticket: Php 23,000 or ¥45,100. I also had the same reaction when Ivan told me about the pass, but upon reading up on … Continue reading →
