by Sudrabfox | Jul 2, 2021 | Destination, Japan, Kyoto
Walk the Philosopher’s Path at this Kyoto temple that proves all that glitters truly isn’t gold. The brother temple to Kyoto’s famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), the Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) doesn’t actually have any silver applied to its exterior....
by Sudrabfox | Dec 30, 2019 | Discoveries, Nara, Travel scribbles, Travels
Yakushi-ji Temple Yakushiji (薬師寺) constructed by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century for the recovery of the emperor’s sick wife. One of Japan’s oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a...
by Sudrabfox | Dec 23, 2019 | Nara
Nara National Museum Built in 1895, the National Museum is the city’s most famous museum and houses numerous significant works of art. The most famous one of the Nara period of the 8th century. Permanent collection includes several galleries dedicated to...
by Sudrabfox | Oct 24, 2019 | Discoveries, Kansai
Natural hot springs (温泉, onsen) are numerous and highly widespread across Japan. Every region of the country has its share of hot springs and resort towns, which come with them. There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water....
by Sudrabfox | Oct 3, 2019 | Destination
Photo by Zukiman Mohamad on Pexels.com Is a sovereign state located in Southeast Asia. It has diverse geography spanning coastal areas, hills, and rain forests with the tallest mountain range. Many natural resources include oil and natural gas. The country also has...
