Historical Tomb of Local Poet, Tachibana Akemi Takako Sakamoto local poet unknown to even the Japanese general public.... Donald Keene, the well-known Japanese scholar and historian, who visited
Culture Iris Festival at Daian-zenji Temple Takako Sakamoto hydrangeas on both sides welcomed me, then the irises in full bloom in the garden... Chinese erhu (spike fiddle) played by a musician on the small stage in the garden
12 Arts & Crafts Shutter Art at Senso-ji Temple Larry Knipfing If you come early, before any of the shops open along the long street that leads to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate, you’re in for a real treat: Japanese
Temples & Shrines Kamikochi Hodaka Shrine Tomoko Kamishima After that, two Shinto maidens offer up a dance to God.... At the end of the rite, priests, musicians, and maidens move to Myojin-ike
10 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 1 Larry Knipfing The grounds and garden are wide and spacious; a great complement to the
15 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Sennyu-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima of highlights: a house covering a natural fountain source, a beautiful garden
11 Temples & Shrines Kyoto's Tofuku-ji Temple Larry Knipfing While here, also enjoy the fairly new and delightfully unique Hojo Garden, laid out in 1939