Japan Travel Guide (Part 1)

by admin on December 4, 2008

Escape to Japan, a special destination where you become part of his admirable culture and realize the most precious legacies that are still alive today in the modern world. Absorb quiet remains of their heritage and built in the canons of humanity and spirituality in many of the old streets, temples and shrines, walking gardens, mountains and hot springs. During his trip, you’re a strong country with Zen Buddhism and Shinto influences that have permeated the everyday lives of Japanese valuable lessons going through the generations.
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Become a part of their proud traditions that have affected the rest of the world. Enjoy the unique scents and tastes of authentic sushi, sashimi, soba noodles, tempura and Gyoza. More information on cultural activities as very definitive annual festivals, tea ceremonies and traditional martial arts. Cross with a geisha, a female artist commonly delicate silk dresses and white face makeup. As soon as you arrive, you will find that the colors and sounds, vibrant and magical stories celebrations immediately captivated the hearts and minds. To complete the experience of Japan in the intriguing history, spectacular places to visit in Kyoto and Tokyo, two very different cities that will take place over Japan’s past and future flourishing.

If you are looking for an intimate exploration of fate, there are a variety of special tours that let you immerse yourself in Japanese customs. You can stay in a traditional village inn, a rickshaw ride (carriage pulled the man), participate in a ritual of the tea ceremony, see the cherry blossoms in full bloom in early popular areas on display and more. Consult a travel agent ASTA to customize your holiday with all the special arrangements to help you maximize your time in Japan.

Kyoto: The heart of traditional Japan
The original capital and very heart of Japan, Kyoto shows incredible views that are remnants of the Japanese power, culture and religion, and that have persisted over time. Dare to be inspired by the grounds of over 200 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines that have survived through the centuries. All these sites were designed to provide peace of mind and the deeper meaning to the people who put their eyes on them. Thousands of people are drawn to Ryoanji Temple, the Temple of the Peaceful Dragon, "in search of a mysterious spiritual message in his rock garden. The garden consists of raked gravel and 15 moss-covered rocks, and every element was designed for optical illusions that offer a spiritual connection to many observers. The magical, seemingly endless journey of over 5000 torii gates vibrant orange that winds through the hills and to the Fushimi Inari immediately get their attention. A symbol of prosperity and good fortune widespread throughout Japan, is a traditional torii gate at the entrance to a shrine which, as usual, allows visitors to purify themselves before walking into a sacred place of prayer.
For the treatment of real cooking, stop by the delicious Nishiki Food Market, a narrow shopping street lined by more than 100 stores known as the "kitchen of Kyoto." Te through neighborhood noodle shops, Japanese and French fusion cuisine kaiseki ryori, a seasonal dish artistic often said that past experience of food in Japan. Wander through other local food markets and specialty stores and find a variety of Japanese hand-painted ceramics, tofu, miso, noodles, tea, candy and sake. You may also decide to try his hand in the kitchen with the help of a local chef, offered to Kyoto cuisine restaurants and schools.
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If you visit in late March or April, will be delighted to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom, one of the most famous events of the year in Japan. As you make your way around Kyoto, you will see that there are large concentrations of people in the park during the celebration of good food, sake, beer and music. Some of the best places to see the cherry trees are in bloom along the banks of the Kamogawa River, Heianjingu near the shrine and on the road between hanmoku and Kitayama Kitaoji. Walking through the Path of Philosophy, where the rows of cherry trees line small canal, forming a tunnel of cherry blossoms on top. During his time here, you will easily be seized by the serene atmosphere.

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