This is near the Kyo-Bashi bridge in Fushimi and this River (Uji River) was constructed in 1594. Toyotomi Hideyoshi built the inland river port and modified the Uji River to enable transportation of building materials. Today you can get a ride on these pleasure boats called in olden times Sanjikkoku. The canal is in some parts lined with Sakura trees. Continue reading «Benten-Hama by Kyo-Bashi Bridge!»
Read more ›Though it is uncertain when Gokou-guu was built, there are records of it being restored in 862. According to legend, in this year, there was a sweet-smelling spring in the temple grounds, and if you drank from that spring you would be healed of all your diseases. Because of this, the emperor of that time, Emperor Seiwa called it Gokou-guu Continue reading «Gokonomiya Jinja: The Sweet-Smelling Temple!»
Read more ›The last historical building I went to visit was the Teradaya Inn, the site of a failed attempt on the life of one in 1866 of the most idealized and popular figures in Japanese history, Sakamoto Ryoma. Ryoma’s life was short but profound; he almost singlehandedly overthrew what he thought to be the oppressive Tokugawa Shogunate and helped with incorporating Continue reading «Ryoma Sakamoto: A True Japanese Visionary!»
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Welcome to Kyoto and Nara Dream Trips, where you will be able to see a traditional and ancient part of Kyoto and Nara that not many travel guides offer. This is a community to share your experiences in Japan and to learn more about this often elusive culture. Here you will find information on popular tourist sites of Nara and Kyoto and also the not-so-popular sites which are often equally rewarding. You can also find information posted on the wall about famous Japanese peoples' birthdays, famous historical events, and different odd and widely unknown traditions. Discover a side of Japan which you never knew existed, here at Kyoto and Nara Dream Trips!
