Ginkaku-Ji is also knon as the silver pavilion. A cousin temple to the more known Golden Pavilion also in Kyoto. Unlike the Golden Pavilion Ginkaku-Ji is not covered in silver but has a silver appeareance. …
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Golden Pagoda (Kinkaku-Ji)
Located on the eastern edge of Kyoto City, Kinkaki-Ji or the Golden Pagoda is one of the best known attractions in Kyoto. The shrine consists of various temples and shops located in the complex. Around …
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Travel Day 9, Kyoto, 3/30/19: Today Jonathan and I got up early and headed to the Golden Pagoda. You have to take a bus to get there, and we did at 7:30 for a 9 …
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Travel Day 7, Osaka, 3/28/19: Today was a full day in Osaka, so we went to Nara to see the Bowing deer and the largest bronze Buddha in the world. Sue of course got bit …
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The Shinkansen or Japanese bullet train is an easy way to get around Japan. You don’t have he hassle of the airport, you can eat an Eki-Ben, and you are usually deposited close to the …
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Travel Day 8, Osaka to Kyoto, 3/29/19: The only day I’ve been somewhat concerned on this trip so far for my safety. We got up and went out to get some breakfast and the Salary …
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Day 6: Hiroshima to Osaka, 3/27/19: Today we left Hiroshima and took the Shinkansen to Osaka. Our AirBnB was in Namba District, and was the smallest one we’ve stayed at. They are very good here …
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Day 5: Tokyo to Hiroshima, 3/26/19: Today started with a Shinkansen ride to Hiroshima from Tokyo. When we arrived we stored our luggage at the station in a locker and took a street car …
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You are going to be asked what unique thing did you find in Japan. So why not bring it back with you and share it with your friends and family. Read on for some interesting …
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Do I Need an International Drivers License in Japan? The short answer is no. However, if you do not have a work or resident visa for Japan you will need one if you want to …
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