Tokyo Skytree, Sumida & Senso-Ji Temple, Asakusa
My first day and first time touring Japan. I stayed in the Juyoh Hotel and walked about 20 mins. down towards the Skytree alongside Sumida River. Skytree is about 2,080' feet high, there are 2 platforms you can visit. I only stopped on the lower level, you can pay an extra 1,000 yen to go a bit higher. Afterwards I walked another 15 mins. or so towards Asakusa to see the Senso-ji Shrine, lots of cool temples, shines and gates in that area. After that I was toast, on top of having caught a mild cold before flying out, I was set on catching some early rest anyways.
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VLOG 146: EXPLORING MEJI-JINGU TEMPLE, IMPERIAL PALACE, & TOKYO TOWER!
As sad as it was to leave Tokyo Disney Resort it was incredible to see a lot of really cool Japanese history! We started our day off by getting up at 5am, then taking a hour train to Shibuya. We explored the temple of Meji-Jingu, which was absolutely incredible. We then went over to the Imperial Palace, which probably would've been better if it wasn't so cold. We also were able to visit Tokyo Tower, which was breath taking, even with the cloudy weather.
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Japan 2010.07.31 Walkthrough Nara
Went to Nara in Japan. Just walking down one of the amazing streets to see a few shops on our way to the gardens, parks, and shrines.
Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Together with Futarasan Shrine and Rinnō-ji, it forms the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 42 structures of the shrine included in the nomination. Five of them are designated as National Treasures of Japan, and three more as Important Cultural Properties.
Tōshō-gū is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. It was initially built in 1617, during the Edo period, while Ieyasu's son Hidetada was shōgun.[1] It was enlarged during the time of the third shogun, Iemitsu. Ieyasu is enshrined there, where his remains are also entombed.[2] This shrine was built by Tokugawa retainer Tōdō Takatora.
During the Edo period, the Tokugawa shogunate carried out stately processions from Edo to the Nikkō Tōshō-gū along the Nikkō Kaidō. The shrine's annual spring and autumn festivals reenact these occasions, and are known as processions of a thousand warriors. Also part of the beauty is the row of majestic trees lining the roadway, termed the Cedar Avenue of Nikkō.
Five structures at Nikkō Tōshō-gū are categorized as National Treasures of Japan, and three more as Important Cultural Properties.[3][4] Additionally, two swords in the possession of the shrine are National Treasures, and numerous other objects are Important Cultural Properties. Famous buildings at the Tōshō-gū include the richly decorated Yōmeimon, a gate that is also known as higurashi-no-mon. The latter name means that one could look at it until sundown, and not tire of seeing it. Carvings in deep relief, painted in rich colors, decorate the surface of the structure. The next gate is the karamon decorated with white ornaments. Located nearby is a woodcarving of a sleepy cat, Nemuri-neko, attributed to Hidari Jingorō.
The stable of the shrine's sacred horses bears a carving of the three wise monkeys, who hear, speak and see no evil, a traditional symbol in Chinese and Japanese culture.
The original five-storey pagoda was donated by a daimyō in 1650, but it was burned down during a fire, and was rebuilt in 1818. Each storey represents an element–earth, water, fire, wind and aether (or void)–in ascending order. Inside the pagoda, a central shinbashira pillar hangs from chains[5] to minimize damage from earthquakes.
Hundreds of stone steps lead through the cryptomeria forest up to the grave of Ieyasu. A torii at the top bears calligraphy attributed to Emperor Go-Mizunoo. A bronze urn contains the remains of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
In 2008 Yuri Kawasaki became the first female Shinto priest ever to serve at Nikkō Tōshō-gū.
B Conte Asakusa
Location.
B CONTE Asakusa is located in Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood, close to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree, and Tokyo National Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Ueno Park and Edo-Tokyo Museum.
Property Features.
B CONTE Asakusa features multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and concierge services. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services.
Guestrooms.
Air-conditioned guestrooms at B CONTE Asakusa feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Beds come with signature bedding and down comforters. At this 3.5-star aparthotel, accommodations include kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads and rainfall showerheads. They also offer bidets, bathrobes, and slippers. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and safes, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. LCD televisions have cable channels and DVD players. Also included are windows that open and hair dryers. Guestrooms are all non-smoking.