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| Kyoto had been Japan's capital for over 1,000
years (from AD794), and during that time
became the best of Japanese art, culture,
religion, and thought. Located some 500km
west of Tokyo, Kyoto can be reached in 2
hrs. 50 min. by Shinkansen super express
from Tokyo. Nara was also a major center of Japan's arts, crafts, literature, and industries. The most famous and national treasured class attraction is Todaiji Temple, where the Great Buddha sits under the wooden roof. And Horyuji Temple is the oldest temple complex in Japan. Osaka is the central city of west Japan with a population of 3 million. The Osaka castle is the symbol of their heart and spirt, although they lost their originality by adding the Universal Studio. Kobe is the one of Japan's main ports as well as the Japan's main China Town, along with Yokohama, Nearby Akashi has national longest bridge connects Awaji Island. Mt. Rokko, located near Kobe city, has one of the spectacular night view over the port. Himeji Castle is registered as a world cultural heritage site. Mt. Koya was founded in 816 by Kobo Daishi Kukai, the great Shingon sect of Buddhism, the monastery is consist of over 120 temples. Kumano Kodo, which is an old religious pilgrimage path, has just achieved world heritage registration in 2004. People come to this path after the Shikoku88 temples. Lake Biwa with its small sacred island inside is the largest lake in Japan and it offers various chances like fishing, swimming, boating and camping. |
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