After Part - 5
What to do at the Kyoto:
The public baths –
For centuries in Kyoto of the society public baths have been a cornerstone. In the 13 century were documented the first public baths. In society one of the few places soon they became where was irrelevant the social status. With warriors and commoners shared baths noblemen. Today in the Kyoto 140 bath houses remains. Among these Funaoka Onsen is the oldest and dubbed as the ‘king of sento’.
The meditation –
Japanese traditional culture to experience often draws visitor the Kyoto. Among those activities are one of the most popular things is the Buddhist meditation, and are available multiple option. Offers authentic Zen meditation sessions the Taizo-in and the Shunko-in in the Northern Kyoto. Here is necessary the reservation.
The blossom viewing –
In this country to view cherry blossoms the most well-known place arguably is the Kyoto, and no lack of options there are certainly. There are some cherry blossom spots in the Kyoto. They are the Eastern Kyoto, along the Philosopher’s path from Nanzen-ji to Ginkaku-ji; the northern section of the Imperial Park in the Central Kyoto; in the mountainside a large portion in Arashiyama, around Hankyu Arashiyama Station along with the area; at Hirano Shrine and Kyoto Botanical Gardens in the Northern Kyoto and inside the large ground of Daigo-ji a walk in the Southern Kyoto.
At Kyoto the festivals and events:
● The Setsubun – At Yoshida Shrine is held a large Shinto and bonfire ceremony in February 3 or 4.
● The Hanatoro – With lanterns and flowers are decorated the temples and streets, into night have extended viewing hours many places in Higashiyama from March 14 to 23 and in Arashiyama from December 14 to 23.
● The Cherry Blossom Seaason – For many is enough although viewing the blossoms, throughout the city are often held special events from April 1 to 15 but depending on the weather days vary.
● The Matsuri – At the Kyoto Imperial Palace beginning in May 15, dressed in Heian Period garbs a large procession to Shimogamo Shrine walks and at Kamigamo Shrine finishes.
● The Gion Matsuri – Through the streets many Mikoshi are paraded in July 17. In Japan to be one of the top three festivals it is considered.
● The Daimonji Gozan Okuribi – Honoring one’s ancestors in this festival is lit aflame the hillside in Northwestern Kyoto in August 16. In Hirosawa Pond are gloated out candle lanterns.
● The Jidai Matsuri – Parade to Heian Shrine in traditional garbs dressed the people in October 22.
Few more words:
The Kyoto is one of the most beautiful and modern city in Japan as well as the world. What I discussed in the before part’s with that service the Kyoto also offers a well-managed shopping service, good and comfortable accommodation, transport service, traditional Japanese foods, drinks, nightlife and of course the beautiful natural scenic beauty with old and modern architecture. So if you want to visit this amazing city the Kyoto, plan your trip, manage all the stuff you need and get a taxi to airport.
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