Wednesday 11 September 2013

Visit Unusual Places in Japan to Capture the True Essence

Japan is full of exquisite tourist spots and wonderful sights. The country is extremely picturesque and loaded with culture. Thousands of tourists throng the country every year mostly during spring and summer and sometimes in winter. Travellers who like to visit countries that are historically rich will definitely not miss out on Japan. Japan maybe the technological capital of the world but its old world charm has and continues to captivate tourists all around the world.

There are many places you can visit in Japan. For example, The Great Buddha of Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Himeji Castle, etc. are visited by hundreds of tourists every year but there are many other places in Japan, that are not very famous but definitely worth a visit.

If you are planning to go to Japan on your next vacation, it is important to gather information about Japan to make your trip easier. If you search for unusual places to visit in the Land of the Rising Sun, you will find plenty. Here are a few places you can go to.

Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

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Kyoto is a lovely city as you will find the flavour of every season in this place. Every single season in this city is celebrated with festivals, different sorts of food that suit each season and rituals. If you want to go on a spiritual trip in this city, there are two temples you must visit. The Kinkakuji temple which is also known as the ‘Golden Pavilion’ and the Ryoanji temple that is famous for its zen rock gardens.

Gion District in Kyoto

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The Gion district is very famous for its shrines, temples and geisha. Also, if you want to witness the famous Japanese tea ceremony, this is the place.

To capture the true essence of Japan, it necessary to go to the less famous places of the country as these places are less affected by Western culture.

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