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  • Yanaka Cemetery Garden and Grave Supplies - Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
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  • Yanaka Cemetery Garden and Grave Supplies - Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
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  • Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden is an eight-acre jungle with some 500 species of flora and fauna. Southeast Asia’s only tropical spice garden is a good place to spend the afternoon– the nature conservation complex features three garden trails that take you on 20-45 minute journeys past stream crossings, waterfalls and structures made of recycled organic materials. The award-winning farm was set up utilizing predominantly natural and recycled building materials salvaged from pre-war shop houses or sourced from local antique stores.  The spice garden is located on the northern shore of Penang on an abandoned rubber plantation mear Batu Feriinghi beach.  Calling itself an eco-tourism facility there are three jungle trails; the Spice Trail, Ornamental Trail and Jungle Trail. Each section features special plant collections such as spices and herbs, aquatic plants and jungle flora. You can choose to explore the park on your own as there is instructional signage exhibiting the names and uses of each plant to guide you.
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  • Japanese Tea Garden Pagoda in San Francisco, California is a historical Japanese-style garden originally built as the Japanese Village for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. Japanese immigrant and gardener Makoto Hagiwara designed the bulk of the garden and was officially appointed caretaker in 1894 until the hysteria surrounding World War II. In the years to follow, many Hagiwara family treasures were liquidated from the gardens, but new additions were also made. Today, the Tea Garden is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, featuring beautiful monuments, bridges, native Japanese plants and ponds. Guests can also enjoy the service at the tea house and gift shop.
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  • Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden is an eight-acre jungle with some 500 species of flora and fauna. Southeast Asia’s only tropical spice garden is a good place to spend the afternoon– the nature conservation complex features three garden trails that take you on 20-45 minute journeys past stream crossings, waterfalls and structures made of recycled organic materials. The award-winning farm was set up utilizing predominantly natural and recycled building materials salvaged from pre-war shop houses or sourced from local antique stores.  The spice garden is located on the northern shore of Penang on an abandoned rubber plantation mear Batu Feriinghi beach.  Calling itself an eco-tourism facility there are three jungle trails; the Spice Trail, Ornamental Trail and Jungle Trail. Each section features special plant collections such as spices and herbs, aquatic plants and jungle flora. You can choose to explore the park on your own as there is instructional signage exhibiting the names and uses of each plant to guide you.
    penang-spice-garden-3.jpg
  • Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden is an eight-acre jungle with some 500 species of flora and fauna. Southeast Asia’s only tropical spice garden is a good place to spend the afternoon– the nature conservation complex features three garden trails that take you on 20-45 minute journeys past stream crossings, waterfalls and structures made of recycled organic materials. The award-winning farm was set up utilizing predominantly natural and recycled building materials salvaged from pre-war shop houses or sourced from local antique stores.  The spice garden is located on the northern shore of Penang on an abandoned rubber plantation mear Batu Feriinghi beach.  Calling itself an eco-tourism facility there are three jungle trails; the Spice Trail, Ornamental Trail and Jungle Trail. Each section features special plant collections such as spices and herbs, aquatic plants and jungle flora. You can choose to explore the park on your own as there is instructional signage exhibiting the names and uses of each plant to guide you.
    penang-spice-garden-2.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Niji-No-Sato Flower Garden is a kind of floral theme park near Shuzenji Izu.  As if hundreds of species of roses, irises, and many other flowering plants were not enough, the "villages" are according to theme:  British Village, Canada Village and Takumi Village for Japanese retro look, omplete with souvenir shopping opportunities galore.
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  • Niji-No-Sato Flower Garden is a kind of floral theme park near Shuzenji Izu.  As if hundreds of species of roses, irises, and many other flowering plants were not enough, the "villages" are according to theme:  British Village, Canada Village and Takumi Village for Japanese retro look, omplete with souvenir shopping opportunities galore.
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  • Western Village Haikyo - Abandoned Barber Shop -<br />
Japan is a country associated with serene temples, exquisite gardens and cherry blossoms.  It is the last place you'd expect to a Wild West theme park.  Perhaps that is why it officially closed down to the public in 2007, but is still popular with explorers who still go there and try to imagine what it was like to travel back in time to the American Wild West for the afternoon amidst all the rubble, saloons and fading attractions.  It now more closely resembles a horror movie movie set, but never mind.  The place is fascinating on so many levels, that if visitors happen to be in the Nikko area, it is definitely a must, at least get a gander of the replica Mount Rushmore mountain as the train passes by.  If you dare to enter (it is officially off limits but has easy access) you may be either creeped out by all the dishevelment and weeds or you may find yourself fascinated.  It’s at your own risk, but true aficionados of haikyo, abandoned buildings and theme parks will be unable to resist.
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  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
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  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
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  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-8.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-5.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-6.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-2.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-1.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-4.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-3.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-4.jpg
  • Fujii Hikoshiro House Garden - This old house was the birthplace of Fujii Hikoshiro who was a wealthy merchant known for yarn is now used as a museum, garden and bookstore. The home depicts the lifestyle of Omi merchants, who are said to have laid the foundation of the current Japanese economy. The garden that can be seen from the guest hall was created by Hikoshiro Fujii's own concept.  This is a strolling garden with rare stones and famous trees - praised for its fresh spring water. It is a magnificent garden that imitates a sort of wild atmosphere.  In the exhibition halls, tools and booths used in peddlers and shops such as peddling and embankment lights are exhibited, and the appearance along the way and the scenery of the counter are also reproduced.
    fuji-hikoshiro-7.jpg
  • Rokkaku-do at Shikina-en  - Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Rokkaku-do at Shikina-en  - Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-rokkaku-do-5.jpg
  • Rokkaku-do at Shikina-en  - Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-rokkaku-do-4.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-12.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-11.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-3.jpg
  • Rokkaku-do at Shikina-en  - Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-rokkaku-do-1.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-8.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-6.jpg
  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
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  • Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-1.jpg
  • Rokkaku-do at Shikina-en  - Shikina-en offers a rare chance to escape the crowds, shopping and concrete of Okinawa's largest city.  Shikinaen Garden and Palace were constructed at the end of the 18th century as a second home for the royal family of Okinawa and to entertain VIP guests.  Designed as a strolling garden, it is meant to be walked around rather than viewed from one particular point. The garden incorporates both Japanese and Chinese aspects of gardening combined with tropical plants, which makes it uniquely Okinawan.
    shikina-en-rokkaku-do-2.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
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  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    colllina-7.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    colllina-3.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-7.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-5.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-4.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-2.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    colllina-1.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    colllina-2.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-9.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-8.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-6.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-3.jpg
  • La Collina is the flagship store of the confectionery store Taneya headquartered in Omihachiman that specializes in baumkuchen. In addition to the confectionery stores there are cafes, restaurants, gift shops, farms and gardens on the premises designed by Terunobu Fujimori and Hiroshi Nakatani.  The extraordinary architecture style of Fujimori is revealed in the grass roof where the main shop is located, and the copper roof where the head office is located not to mention the corridor called Hundred Chestnuts. The gardens that is spread out in front of the grass roof and copper roof are rice fields and agricultural land.  The stones that are arranged are called "seven stones" and in some sense this is a traditional Japanese garden where there are stones set with many elements in it. Some of the stones are named Horaiyama and Funeishi resembling Zen gardens.  These Landscapes Were Designed By Kunihiko Shigeno and Terunobu Fujimori.
    la-collina-1.jpg
  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
    greenbelt-makati-2.jpg
  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
    greenbelt-makati-8.jpg
  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
    greenbelt-makati-7.jpg
  • Greenbelt is a shopping mall in Makati, Manila owned by Ayala Malls and  Ayala Land. The mall follow an interior garden at its center and has been a favorite of Manilans since it first opened in the 1980s though it has been expanded, remodeled and added to extensively for years it has only improved over time. Besides high-end shopping boutiques and dining, there are cinemas, a church, and cafes throughout Green Belt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 extending to yet another mall Glorieta
    greenbelt-makati-1.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-5.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-7.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-6.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-4.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-2.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-1.jpg
  • Lacking green space in central Osaka, the upper layers of Namba Parks - a vast shopping complex - have been turned into a topsy-turvy rooftop garden. An innovative and curvaceous “canyon” cuts down into the lower floors giving natural light to stores downstairs.
    namba-parks-3.jpg
  • Western Village Haikyo - Abandoned Barber Shop -<br />
Japan is a country associated with serene temples, exquisite gardens and cherry blossoms.  It is the last place you'd expect to a Wild West theme park.  Perhaps that is why it officially closed down to the public in 2007, but is still popular with explorers who still go there and try to imagine what it was like to travel back in time to the American Wild West for the afternoon amidst all the rubble, saloons and fading attractions.  It now more closely resembles a horror movie movie set, but never mind.  The place is fascinating on so many levels, that if visitors happen to be in the Nikko area, it is definitely a must, at least get a gander of the replica Mount Rushmore mountain as the train passes by.  If you dare to enter (it is officially off limits but has easy access) you may be either creeped out by all the dishevelment and weeds or you may find yourself fascinated.  It’s at your own risk, but true aficionados of haikyo, abandoned buildings and theme parks will be unable to resist.
    haikyo-western-village-50.jpg
  • Western Village Haikyo - Abandoned Barber Shop -<br />
Japan is a country associated with serene temples, exquisite gardens and cherry blossoms.  It is the last place you'd expect to a Wild West theme park.  Perhaps that is why it officially closed down to the public in 2007, but is still popular with explorers who still go there and try to imagine what it was like to travel back in time to the American Wild West for the afternoon amidst all the rubble, saloons and fading attractions.  It now more closely resembles a horror movie movie set, but never mind.  The place is fascinating on so many levels, that if visitors happen to be in the Nikko area, it is definitely a must, at least get a gander of the replica Mount Rushmore mountain as the train passes by.  If you dare to enter (it is officially off limits but has easy access) you may be either creeped out by all the dishevelment and weeds or you may find yourself fascinated.  It’s at your own risk, but true aficionados of haikyo, abandoned buildings and theme parks will be unable to resist.
    haikyo-western-village-51.jpg
  • Western Village Haikyo - Abandoned Barber Shop -<br />
Japan is a country associated with serene temples, exquisite gardens and cherry blossoms.  It is the last place you'd expect to a Wild West theme park.  Perhaps that is why it officially closed down to the public in 2007, but is still popular with explorers who still go there and try to imagine what it was like to travel back in time to the American Wild West for the afternoon amidst all the rubble, saloons and fading attractions.  It now more closely resembles a horror movie movie set, but never mind.  The place is fascinating on so many levels, that if visitors happen to be in the Nikko area, it is definitely a must, at least get a gander of the replica Mount Rushmore mountain as the train passes by.  If you dare to enter (it is officially off limits but has easy access) you may be either creeped out by all the dishevelment and weeds or you may find yourself fascinated.  It’s at your own risk, but true aficionados of haikyo, abandoned buildings and theme parks will be unable to resist.
    haikyo-western-village-12.jpg
  • Baan Phor Liang Muen Terracotta Arts - In 1982 Suttiphong Maiwan some land in Lamphun Province into a production site for splendid earthenware using the local clay, well known as Thailand’s thickest. Devoted to both terra-cotta and arts, an outdoor terra-cotta arts gallery and garden was set up in nearby Chiang Mai, and although the Terracotta Arts Garden isn’t really a secret it certainly feels like one as it is hidden and surrounded by an ornamental brick wall. After stepping through its elaborately carved entranceway, visitors are transported into a cool, calm world with hardly another soul there.  The canopied garden is filled with clay sculptures of varying styles and sizes. The moss covered earthenware, cobblestone paths and greenery is the showpiece of Baan Poor Liang Muen which is also a shop, cafe and a hotel.
    baan-phor-lang-terracotta-2.jpg
  • Baan Phor Liang Muen Terracotta Arts - In 1982 Suttiphong Maiwan some land in Lamphun Province into a production site for splendid earthenware using the local clay, well known as Thailand’s thickest. Devoted to both terra-cotta and arts, an outdoor terra-cotta arts gallery and garden was set up in nearby Chiang Mai, and although the Terracotta Arts Garden isn’t really a secret it certainly feels like one as it is hidden and surrounded by an ornamental brick wall. After stepping through its elaborately carved entranceway, visitors are transported into a cool, calm world with hardly another soul there.  The canopied garden is filled with clay sculptures of varying styles and sizes. The moss covered earthenware, cobblestone paths and greenery is the showpiece of Baan Poor Liang Muen which is also a shop, cafe and a hotel.
    baan-phor-lang-terracotta-1.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Garden -Ryozen-ji  is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a small pond garden.
    Ryozenji-1.jpg
  • Yanaka Cemetery - The vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and thougtfully landscaped, paths are well kept and wide.  On the edges of the cemetery farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are to be found, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other gardening utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves.
    yanaka-cemetery-5.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Henro Pilgrims, Temple Number 1 - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-13.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-10.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-7.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-3.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Henro Pilgrims, Temple Number 1 - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-14.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Henro Pilgrims, Temple Number 1 - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-13.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Pagoda - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-9.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-8.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Henro Pilgrims, Temple Number 1 - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-6.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-2.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-1.jpg
  • Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
    yanaka-cemetery-6.jpg
  • Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
    yanaka-cemetery-4.jpg
  • Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
    yanaka-cemetery-1.jpg
  • Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
    cemetery-yanaka-1.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Gate -Ryozen-ji  is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a small pond garden.
    Ryozenji-4.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Henro Pilgrims, Temple Number 1 - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-14.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-11.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Pagoda - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-9.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-8.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple Henro Pilgrims, Temple Number 1 - Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-6.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
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  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
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  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
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  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
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  • Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
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  • Roppongi Hills is a type of a city within a city. The complex offers offices, apartments, stores, restaurants, cafes, a major TV studio, hotels, an art museum, and even a Japanese garden. It is considered to be an “integrated property development” constructed by tycoon Minoru Mori, the centerpiece of which is Mori Tower. Mori's vision was to integrate a highrise community that would let people live, shop, work and play so as to eliminate commuting time and increase leisure time and residents’ quality of life.
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  • Yanaka Cemetery - While most people might find a trip to a cemetery to be unconventional, but the vast cemetery surrounding Tennoji Temple is a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in April and maple leaf viewing in November.   Yanaka Cemetery which surrounds Tennoji was once a part of Tennoji temple.  The Meiji government confiscated Tennoji's cemetery and made it public, a move which was never changed.  Many of the tombs are elaborately decorated and nicely landscaped. Paths are well kept and wide.  The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun, is buried within the cemetery.   On the edges of the cemetery large farmhouses that resemble garden supply shops are present, they are however, for visitors to buy flowers, buckets. brooms  and other utensils to tidy up their loved ones graves
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