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  • Josei Park, Kochi Castle Garden - Although Kochi Castle has no existing Japanese garden in its modern incarnation, Josei Park just outside of the castle grounds provides a pleasant introduction to a visit to Kochi-jo.  The pond garden is modern in design with a wooden zig-zag bridge over the pond with a stone garden at its edge.  The arrangement of stones is one of the most important elements in a Japanese Garden.  In the oldest preserved manual of Japanese gardening, garden making was called "placement of stones".   Zen gardens with their stone arrangements are usually the first association people have when considering Japanese gardens whether they are associated with Zen Buddhist, or not.
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  • Josei Park, Kochi Castle Garden - Although Kochi Castle has no existing Japanese garden in its modern incarnation, Josei Park just outside of the castle grounds provides a pleasant introduction to a visit to Kochi-jo.  The pond garden is modern in design with a wooden zig-zag bridge over the pond with a stone garden at its edge.  The arrangement of stones is one of the most important elements in a Japanese Garden.  In the oldest preserved manual of Japanese gardening, garden making was called "placement of stones".   Zen gardens with their stone arrangements are usually the first association people have when considering Japanese gardens whether they are associated with Zen Buddhist, or not.
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  • Korakuen is a Japanese landscape garden located in Okayama and is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kenrokuen and Kairakuen. Korakuen was built in 1700 by Ikeda Tsunamasa, lord of Okayama. In 1884, ownership was transferred to Okayama Prefecture and the garden was opened to the public. The garden suffered severe flood damage in 1934 and during World War II bombing in 1945, but has been restored based on Edo period paintings and diagrams.
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  • Banna-ji Temple Pond Garden -  the main temple building of Banna-ji Temple was originally built from the ruins of the Ashikaga Clan residence. It was later rebuilt in 1299. Constructed in the traditional Zen architectural style of the Kamakura Period. The temple grounds are enclosed within a moat and earthen walls, retaining the 40,000 square metres of its original samurai domain.  The precincts are open as a public park, with cherry trees and even a large 600 years old gingko tree. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1922 and the Main Hall was made the National Treasure in 2013. Apart from temple buildings, there are gardens and objects of art.
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  • Korakuen is a Japanese landscape garden located in Okayama and is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kenrokuen and Kairakuen. Korakuen was built in 1700 by Ikeda Tsunamasa, lord of Okayama. In 1884, ownership was transferred to Okayama Prefecture and the garden was opened to the public. The garden suffered severe flood damage in 1934 and during World War II bombing in 1945, but has been restored based on Edo period paintings and diagrams.
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  • Korakuen is a Japanese landscape garden located in Okayama and is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kenrokuen and Kairakuen. Korakuen was built in 1700 by Ikeda Tsunamasa, lord of Okayama. In 1884, ownership was transferred to Okayama Prefecture and the garden was opened to the public. The garden suffered severe flood damage in 1934 and during World War II bombing in 1945, but has been restored based on Edo period paintings and diagrams.
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  • The Humble Administrator's Garden or Zhouzheng Yuan is considered to be the finest garden in all of southern China.  In 1997, along with other classical gardens of Suzhou was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden's site was initially the residence and garden of Lu Guimeng, a Tang Dynasty scholar. Later it became monastery garden for the Dahong Temple. In 1513 CE, Wang Xiancheng an Imperial Envoy and poet of the Ming Dynasty appropriated the temple. In 1510, he retired to his native home of Suzhou after long service in the East Imperial Secret Service, and began work on the garden. This garden was designed in collaboration with the renowned artist Wen Zhengming.  The garden was named after a verse by Pan Yue's Idler's Prose, "I enjoy a carefree life by planting trees and building my own house...I irrigate my garden and grow vegetables for me to eat...such a life suits a retired official like me well." This verse symbolized Wang's desire to retire from politics and adopt a hermits life.
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  • Zig-Zag Bridge at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
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  • Zig-Zag Bridge at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-3.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-16.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-11.jpg
  • Suigo Ayame Garden is the venue for the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival, which is held from late May to late June every year .<br />
Many kinds of irises are planted in the park, and when it is in full bloom, the village is mobbed by visitors from nearby Tokyo.  The irises are along a large canal, with two arched bridges overlooking them for better viewing, as well as concrete zigzag walkways.  The best time to see the iris garden is early June every year. During the Ayame Festival, events unique to the town such as Shiorai Bride's "Married Boat", Ayame Dance, and Rowing Boats are held.  Other times of year, the town goes back to sleep.
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  • Suigo Ayame Garden is the venue for the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival, which is held from late May to late June every year .<br />
Many kinds of irises are planted in the park, and when it is in full bloom, the village is mobbed by visitors from nearby Tokyo.  The irises are along a large canal, with two arched bridges overlooking them for better viewing, as well as concrete zigzag walkways.  The best time to see the iris garden is early June every year. During the Ayame Festival, events unique to the town such as Shiorai Bride's "Married Boat", Ayame Dance, and Rowing Boats are held.  Other times of year, the town goes back to sleep.
    Suigo-Ayame-03.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuokaís claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-05-amber.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuokaís claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-20.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-09.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-02.jpg
  • Suigo Ayame Garden is the venue for the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival, which is held from late May to late June every year .<br />
Many kinds of irises are planted in the park, and when it is in full bloom, the village is mobbed by visitors from nearby Tokyo.  The irises are along a large canal, with two arched bridges overlooking them for better viewing, as well as concrete zigzag walkways.  The best time to see the iris garden is early June every year. During the Ayame Festival, events unique to the town such as Shiorai Bride's "Married Boat", Ayame Dance, and Rowing Boats are held.  Other times of year, the town goes back to sleep.
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  • Japanese camellia  or Camellia japonica is one of the best known species of Camellia. Sometimes called the Rose of winter it belongs to the Theaceae family of flowers.  Camellia japonica is valued for its flowers: the color of which can vary from red to pink to white.  Some have stripes or specks.  Alba Plena has flowers that are pure white blooming earlier than other camellias. The Unryu zigzag camellia has different branching patterns. Another type of rare camellia is called the Kingyo tsubaki named for the tips of its leaves that resemble a fish tail
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuokaís claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-12-amber.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-25.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-22.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-14.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-10.jpg
  • Suigo Ayame Garden is the venue for the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival, which is held from late May to late June every year .<br />
Many kinds of irises are planted in the park, and when it is in full bloom, the village is mobbed by visitors from nearby Tokyo.  The irises are along a large canal, with two arched bridges overlooking them for better viewing, as well as concrete zigzag walkways.  The best time to see the iris garden is early June every year. During the Ayame Festival, events unique to the town such as Shiorai Bride's "Married Boat", Ayame Dance, and Rowing Boats are held.  Other times of year, the town goes back to sleep.
    Suigo-Ayame-07.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-26.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-24.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-18.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-13.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-12.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-03.jpg
  • 21. Nijo Castle 二条城 or Nijo-jo was completed in 1603 as the residence of the first Tokugawa shogun of the Edo Period. Even though the Tokugawa Shogunate moved its power base and capital to Edo Castle in Tokyo they maintained this Nijo Palace in Kyoto as a reminder of who was in control. The entire castle grounds are surrounded by stone walls and moats. The palace survives in its original form with separate buildings which are connected by zigzag corridors with 'nightingale floors' that squeak when stepped upon as a security measure against intruders.
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  • 21. Nijo Castle 二条城 or Nijo-jo was completed in 1603 as the residence of the first Tokugawa shogun of the Edo Period. Even though the Tokugawa Shogunate moved its power base and capital to Edo Castle in Tokyo they maintained this Nijo Palace in Kyoto as a reminder of who was in control. The entire castle grounds are surrounded by stone walls and moats. The palace survives in its original form with separate buildings which are connected by zigzag corridors with 'nightingale floors' that squeak when stepped upon as a security measure against intruders.
    21..KYOTO-NIJO-02.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-23.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-21.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-15.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-06.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Suigo Ayame Garden is the venue for the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival, which is held from late May to late June every year .<br />
Many kinds of irises are planted in the park, and when it is in full bloom, the village is mobbed by visitors from nearby Tokyo.  The irises are along a large canal, with two arched bridges overlooking them for better viewing, as well as concrete zigzag walkways.  The best time to see the iris garden is early June every year. During the Ayame Festival, events unique to the town such as Shiorai Bride's "Married Boat", Ayame Dance, and Rowing Boats are held.  Other times of year, the town goes back to sleep.
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  • 21. Nijo Castle 二条城 or Nijo-jo was completed in 1603 as the residence of the first Tokugawa shogun of the Edo Period. Even though the Tokugawa Shogunate moved its power base and capital to Edo Castle in Tokyo they maintained this Nijo Palace in Kyoto as a reminder of who was in control. The entire castle grounds are surrounded by stone walls and moats. The palace survives in its original form with separate buildings which are connected by zigzag corridors with 'nightingale floors' that squeak when stepped upon as a security measure against intruders.
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  • Japanese camellia  or Camellia japonica is one of the best known species of Camellia. Sometimes called the Rose of winter it belongs to the Theaceae family of flowers.  Camellia japonica is valued for its flowers: the color of which can vary from red to pink to white.  Some have stripes or specks.  Alba Plena has flowers that are pure white blooming earlier than other camellias. The Unryu zigzag camellia has different branching patterns. Another type of rare camellia is called the Kingyo tsubaki named for the tips of its leaves that resemble a fish tail
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
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  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-07.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-05.jpg
  • Suigo Ayame Garden is the venue for the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival, which is held from late May to late June every year .<br />
Many kinds of irises are planted in the park, and when it is in full bloom, the village is mobbed by visitors from nearby Tokyo.  The irises are along a large canal, with two arched bridges overlooking them for better viewing, as well as concrete zigzag walkways.  The best time to see the iris garden is early June every year. During the Ayame Festival, events unique to the town such as Shiorai Bride's "Married Boat", Ayame Dance, and Rowing Boats are held.  Other times of year, the town goes back to sleep.
    Suigo-Ayame-02.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-08.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    momijiyama-04.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-36.jpg
  • Momijiyama Garden is located near the ruins of Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka.  Garden of the Village is made up of various flowers, plants and a wooden pavilion. The zigzag wooden bridge is surrounded by irises in late May and June.  Garden of the Mountain Village is composed of a hill meant to resemble Mt. Fuji.  Surrounding the hill are azalea bushes arranged to as to look like the terraced tea fields of Shizuoka.  Shizuoka’s claims to fame are green tea and Mt Fuji.  Next, Garden of the Sea or is meant to be viewed between the pines facing the pond with the white beach below, so as to resemble the seashore of Miwa. Stones in the pond and the opposite shore represent Izu coastline, also part of Shizuoka Prefecture and known for its seascapes.  Finally the Garden of the Mountain is composed of two small waterfalls meant to symbolize mountain scenes of Japan.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-129.jpg
  • Sarubatake at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    sarubatake-2.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-19.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-04.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-03.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-01.jpg
  • Sarubatake at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    sarubatake-4.jpg
  • Sarubatake at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    sarubatake-1.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-18.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-17.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-16.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-15.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-12.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-10.jpg
  • Sarubatake Escarpment at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-06.jpg
  • Raj Mandir Cinema is a famous movie theater in Jaipur. The cinema has shown many movie premieres of Bollywood films.  It was designed by architect W.M. Namjoshi in art moderne style.  The exterior of the building is made up of various shapes, zigzags and curves set into the facade.
    raj-mandir-cinema-1.jpg
  • Mt Phousi Dragon Stairs.  Mt Phousi is a hill right at the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang. Visitors climb the mountain on a long staircase that zigzags up the hill until you reach the summit with its own temple and views of Luang Prabang, Mekong and Nam Khan rivers below.
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  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass Burial Stone - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-14.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-13.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-11.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-09.jpg
  • Sarubatake Escarpment at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-08.jpg
  • Sarubatake Escarpment at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-07.jpg
  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
    nagoe-kiridosh-pass-02.jpg
  • Sarubatake at Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula.  It was once considered to be a rampart to protect Kamakura though in fact it is the remains of a quarry.  The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
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  • Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass Burial Stone - Nagoe Kiridoshi Pass was constructed on an important road from Kamakura toward the Miura Peninsula via Zushi in the southeast. The present kiridoshi pass extends along spots where the pass zigzags near the border of Kamakura City and Zushi City and near the exit on the Zushi side. Therefore, the structural characteristics of this pass considered as a defense during the Kamakura Period have been retained. More than 160 yagura caves have been identified until today and another buried row of yagura stage has also been identified. Therefore, it is a group of  yagura caves in the largest-scale, exceeding the Hyakuhachi Yagura Caves. This group of yagura caves are congregated in particular. The way all-scale yagura caves of several square meter floor space open up on stages produces unique funereal space in combination with large numbers of enshrined five-wheel pagodas. The sight is overwhelming. Kamakura Kiridoshi Passes are thought to have been constructed by the early 13th century.
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