Japan is one of the many popular tourist destinations in the world. Plus, Japan is one of the countries with the lowest crime rates in the world, making this country an ideal holiday destination. Every tourist visiting there will witness the diversity of architectural styles embedded in every building, ranging from temples of worship, historic fortifications to modern buildings closely linked with cutting-edge technology. They can learn the history of Japanese culture through historic buildings that still function today and their beauty is captivating. If you are visiting Japan, the 6 most popular historic buildings in Japan you should not miss:
** Kiyomizu-dera Temple **
Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple is the most beautiful and popular temple in Kyoto built at the end of the 8th century. The main hall was built in the 17th century with its location hanging on the edge of a steep cliff, and supported by 139 columns of a very large. By standing in the hall, visitors can see the most amazing scenery in the direction of Kyoto. In the temple grounds there is a 3-storey Pagoda designed as an Important Cultural Property by the local government. In the area of the southern temple are cherry and maple trees, which attract tourists, especially when spring arrives.
** Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum **
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was built in honor of the victims of the bomb explosion in Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 as well as a strong warning to the world community about the adverse effects of world war. Collections kept by this museum are the relics of the victims seta photo documentation before and after the explosion occurred. Since the building opened in August 1955 until now, more than 63 million visitors have come to this historic building. The Hiroshima Peace memorial museum is the most popular destination for schoolchildren throughout Japan and beyond Japan.
** Todai-ji Temple **
This historic building is the largest wooden building in the world with a height of 48 meters. The Todaiji temple complex is located in Nara, built in 743, during which Buddhism was a state religion. Inside this temple there is the largest Buddha statue with a height of 15 meters, named Daibutsu. In addition, there are many other Buddhist statues as well as high-value historical artifacts that are well preserved in this temple. Another attraction of this building is the presence of beautiful gardens and wildlife surrounding the temple complex. You can find some deer roam freely there.
** Himeji Castle **
The next historic building in Japan is Himeji castle, also known as shirasagijo (white heron castle) due to the facade of the all-white building. Himeji Castle is considered the best architectural-style castle in Japan. This castle has proven to be a very sturdy fortress and protects from enemy attacks, especially in feudal times. Even so this fort has been through several renovations, reflected in the design differences from time to time. some Japanese film producers are even interested in using this building as a filming location, for example the James Bond movie "You Only Live Twice".
** Tokyo Imperial Palace **
If Indonesia has a State Palace, then Japan has the Tokyo Imperial Palace, the place where the Emperor of Japan lives and rests. Located in the heart of Tokyo, this building also functioned as the center of the state administration and art museum of Japan. Tokyo Imperial Palace is surrounded by a large moat of water and lush trees, a beautiful harmony with nature, as a counterweight to the hubbub of the metropolis. Visitors can freely enjoy the beauty of this complex in three areas, namely Kokyo Gaien (Imperial Palace Outer Garden), Kokyo Higashi Gyoen (Imperial Palace East Garden) and Kita-no-maru-koen park, free of charge. Spot is often used by visitors to take pictures are on the bridge Niju-bashi crossing the ditch (chidori-ga-fuchi). Make sure you also take pictures in the spot yes.
** Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) **
This is Kyoto's most popular historic building. As the name implies, the 2nd and 3rd floor of this building is lined with pure gold. The temple of the golden pavilion was built in 1937 with an early function as the court of aristocracy of Kintsune Saionji. Then Yoshimitsu (Shogun Ashikaga to-3) turned it into a resting place at the end of the 14th century. Unfortunately in 1950 the villa suffered a fire, so five years later held revitalization of this historic building. There are three different architectural styles on each floor. First floor in Shinden-zukuri style, special architectural style of palace building. The 2nd floor is built in Buke-zukuri style, the home of a samurai, or so-called Cho-on-do. While the 3rd floor is Karayo style or Zen temple. if you are interested in visiting this pavilion, just set aside 500 yen and enjoy all the beautiful scenery inside.
One thing that makes Japan worthy of being an all-time tourist destination - especially Kyoto - is that you can enjoy the beauty of these historic buildings in all seasons, as the city of Kyoto will always look beautiful both when it snows, cherry blossoms bloom, trees and when the leaves begin to fall and incised a beautiful colorful nuances.
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