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Author : Judith Clancy
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0893469912
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (934 download)
Download or read book Exploring Kyoto written by Judith Clancy and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition of the acclaimed guidebook to Japan's most popular tourist destination.
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1787019306
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Lonely Planet Kyoto written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through vermillion gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse 'old Japan' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson maple leaves -all with your trusted travel companion.
Author : John H. Martin
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906354
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Kyoto written by John H. Martin and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture, is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is the home of over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, countless national treasures and 17 World Heritage sites, including the famed Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. This book presents 29 easy–to–follow walking tours through Kyoto's history, its many unique districts and scenic areas full of charm and character. You'll discover not only the most renowned sites, such as the Silver Pavilion, the rock garden at Ryoan–ji Temple and the garden of the Heian Shrine, but also little–known areas off the beaten track. Much more than a guidebook, this volume tells the historical and cultural story of Kyoto's great monuments. The colorful tales, fascinating facts, larger–than–life characters and grand events that shaped the city and Japan at large will enthrall every reader. This updated and greatly expanded guide features over 100 color photos, full–color maps that trace each route and detailed diagrams of many individual sites.
Author : Gabriel Morris
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1846948509
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (469 download)
Download or read book Following My Thumb written by Gabriel Morris and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following My Thumb follows the wandering, rambling, bumbling travels of Gabriel Morris from 1990-2000. In the summer of 1990, at the age of 18, he sets off to Europe with his over-sized backpack, thumb guiding the way. He hitchhikes the entire length of Great Britain, sleeps in barns, on bridges and beaches and under benches, explores the Greek Isles, sneaks into a Parisian movie theater, spends a night at the center of the Place de la Concorde roundabout, and more. In Part 2 of the book, he spends the bulk of the mid-1990s as a wandering traveler back home in the United States, searching for something elusive: a place to call home, a community, love, adventure, meaning, purpose. He both finds and loses all to varying degrees as he attends tribal Rainbow Gatherings in the woods, falls in and out of love on the road, lives on farms and communes, and spends several months in an idyllic valley, far from civilization in the Hawaiian rainforest. The book culminates with his amazing and thought-provoking travels in the mystical land of India. ,
Author : Judith Clancy
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press
ISBN 13 : 1611725496
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide written by Judith Clancy and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ebook updated for 2020! Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide. Over 100 all new must-visit restaurants + revisions throughout. (Print edition is unchanged.) Machiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences. Enjoying healthy food in a historic, traditional Kyoto environment is a rare pleasure. Here are some 130 restaurant listings (food, decor, hours, addresses, prices, maps, and index) and a photographic guide to machiya architecture, culture, and aesthetics. Judith Clancy has lived in Japan since 1970 and is the author of Exploring Kyoto. Ben Simmons is a Japan-based photographer.
Author : Jennifer S. Prough
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824891686
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Kyoto Revisited written by Jennifer S. Prough and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a charm to Kyoto. Surrounded by lush green hills, the city feels alive with nature, history, culture—and tourists. At once ancient capital, modern city, and home to numerous cultural heritage sites, Kyoto looms large in the promotion of Japanese culture at home and abroad. In the wake of years of economic recession followed by the national promotion of “cool Japan” in popular culture and tourism of the twenty-first century, anthropologist Jennifer Prough sets out to examine how the city’s history and culture have been mobilized to create heritage experiences for today’s tourists. The heart of her book, Kyoto Revisited, centers on what it means to produce these for visitors, why seeing and feeling culture and tradition appeal to both domestic and international travelers, and the challenges faced by a heritage tourism city. As Prough’s study suggests, heritage has multiple meanings. It is created as interested parties—state and local, public and private—tell different stories about the past, which are marketed in response to tourists’ desire for face-to-face engagement in an experience economy. Her work examines several prominent features of Kyoto tourism, including promotion plans, heritage neighborhood renovation, the role of the seasons and traditional aesthetics in citywide events, the appeal of sites commemorating the Meiji restoration, and the trend of walking in the heritage district in a rented kimono. Throughout Prough brings together scholarship from Japanese studies, heritage studies, and the anthropology of tourism to highlight the interplay between the romantic desire for heritage tourism and the emphasis on “personal experience” (taiken) in the visitor industry today. Experience has long been an integral part of tourism—even as what counts as experience has shifted across time and place (from taking a photo to staying with locals to trying one’s hand at a traditional craft)—yet these touristic desires take on a new tinge in the experience economy. Kyoto Revisited demonstrates not only how the past has been used to construct the city’s identity and shape understandings of Japan for travelers, but also how these speak to broader trends in our contemporary moment.
Author : Thomas Daniell
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462905900
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Houses and Gardens of Kyoto written by Thomas Daniell and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all the damage that has occurred over the centuries, for all the relentless and destructive modernization still taking place today, Kyoto, imperial capital for more than a millennium, remains a rich, inexhaustible archive of Japanese cultural history. Houses and Gardens of Kyoto introduces a broad array of Kyoto's traditional houses from every period of the city's history. They range from summer villas to townhouses, from monumental Buddhist temples to insubstantial garden pavilions, from personal homes to traditional inns. All have their associated outdoor spaces, whether condensed courtyard gardens, picturesque stroll gardens, "dry landscape" stone gardens, or the "borrowed scenery" of distant landscapes. Both exquisite photo album and fascinating historical study, Houses and Gardens of Kyoto is sure to be the standard reference work on this topic for many decades to come.
Author : Suhana Rossi
Publisher : Tektime
ISBN 13 : 8835459516
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (354 download)
Download or read book Kyoto travel guide written by Suhana Rossi and published by Tektime. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the mesmerizing world of ”Kyoto Travel Guide,” where you will embark on an extraordinary journey through the very heart of Japan. This exquisitely curated compendium serves as your exclusive ticket to immerse yourself in the cultural enchantment that Kyoto has to offer, seamlessly blending its rich historical allure with tantalizing gastronomic delights and breathtakingly serene landscapes. Prepare to be captivated as you delve into the must-visit destinations of this captivating city, from the iconic Kinkaku-ji temple that gleams like a golden jewel to the vibrant Fushimi Inari Shrine with its endless vermillion gates. Unearth thrilling adventure activities that will leave you exhilarated, while also discovering the optimal times to experience Kyoto's magic at its peak. And fear not, for this indispensable travel companion also provides a diverse array of accommodations that cater to every taste and preference. With comprehensive guidance on navigating Kyoto's major transportation hubs, your journey through this seasonal odyssey promises an unforgettable experience—an authentic immersion into the very essence of Kyoto itself. So join us now and let us guide you through this wondrous adventure that awaits in Kyoto! Translator: Ashok Kumawat PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
Author : John Dougill
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1909930296
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Kyoto written by John Dougill and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kyoto, the ancient former capital of Japan, breathes history and mystery. Its temples, gardens and palaces are testimony to many centuries of aristocratic and religious grandeur. Under the veneer of modernity, the city remains filled with countless reminders of a proud past. John Dougill explores this most venerable of Japanese cities, revealing the spirit of place and the individuals that have shaped its often dramatic history. Courtiers and courtesans, poets and priests, samurai and geisha people the pages of his account. Covering twelve centuries in all, the book not only provides a historical overview but brings to life the cultural magnificence of the city of "Purple Hills and Crystal Streams". City of Power: The seat of aristocrats and warriors; military might and spiritual authority; unification and the transition to modernity. City of Ritual: Buddhist sects and Shinto festivals; tea ceremony; the role of the geisha; the influence of Zen. City of Arts: Poetry and fiction; architecture and garden design; Heian verse and Noh theatre; art and handicrafts; the Japanese Hollywood.
Author : Judith Clancy
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1611729297
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Exploring Kyoto, Revised Edition written by Judith Clancy and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-22 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing. Judith Clancy's expert research weaves a rich narrative of Kyoto's history, local lore, and artistic and religious background to guide you through your journey. Includes: 31 explorations including 5 mountain routes, 17 World Heritage Sites, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Philosopher's Walk, the city's 6 Zen temple complexes, and much more Detailed maps tracing each route Over 30 descriptive photos Tips on etiquette and behavior A full index to all sites and attractions
Author : John Dougill
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462919588
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Zen Gardens and Temples of Kyoto written by John Dougill and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ING_08 Review quote
Author : Alex Kerr
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141988347
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)
Download or read book Another Kyoto written by Alex Kerr and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another Kyoto is an insider's meditation on the hidden wonders of Japan's most enigmatic city. Drawing on decades living in Kyoto, and on lore gleaned from artists, Zen monks and Shinto priests, Alex Kerr illuminates the simplest things - a temple gate, a wall, a sliding door - in a new way. 'A rich book of intimate proportions ... In Kyoto, facts and meaning are often hidden in plain sight. Kerr's gift is to make us stop and cast our eyes upward to a temple plaque, or to squint into the gloom of an abbot's chamber' Japan Times 'Kerr and Sokol have performed a minor miracle by presenting that which is present in Kyoto as that which we have yet to see. I know that I will never pass a wall, or tread a floor, or sit on tatami the same way again' Kyoto Journal
Author : Ben Simmons
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462920195
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book The Little Book of Kyoto written by Ben Simmons and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Kyoto is a celebratory visual guide to one of the world's truly unique cities. Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for one thousand years, as well as its cultural birthplace. A companion to the best-selling The Little Book of Japan, this captivating volume weaves words and images to form a rich tapestry of the fantastic sights of Kyoto, including dozens of World Heritage Sites, Zen gardens, temples, shrines, shopping areas, festivals, and food. A series of forty-eight highlights, organized into four chapters, cover Kyoto's imperial legacy, culture and customs, Zen heritage, top attractions, and its essential spirit. Veteran photojournalist Ben Simmons continues a journey of discovery begun over twenty-five years ago, seeking fresh insights and an immersive take on this endlessly compelling city. Explore its history, art, cultural commentary, and Japanese travel tips. Small enough to carry anywhere, this book is the perfect guide to accompany travelers on their trip to Kyoto--whether visiting for the first time or simply taking a more in-depth look beneath the surface of this ancient capital.
Author : Marc Treib
Publisher : Oro Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781940743677
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (436 download)
Download or read book A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto written by Marc Treib and published by Oro Editions. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the introductory essays are individual entries for more than 50 temple and palace gardens. The text is augmented by an excellent selection of photographs, historical prints, maps, and color plates.
Author : Wendy Hutton
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462913563
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Japan Travel Guide & Map Tuttle Travel Pack written by Wendy Hutton and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only resource you need for travel to Japan! This award-winning guide puts the whole country in the palm of your hand. With a map and tips on all the best sights, travelers can be sure they are seeing the best of Japan without wasting any time! Explore energetic, ever-changing Tokyo--or immerse yourself in the country's rich cultural past in ancient Kyoto. Take to Asia's best ski slopes in Hokkaido or sun yourself on the beach in subtropical Okinawa. Experience life as a monk on holy Mount Koya or soak in a steaming onsen hot spring in Kyushu. Do all this and more with Japan Travel Guide & Map. Easy to use, and with recommendations to suit every possible taste and budget, this book leads you straight to the very best that Japan has to offer, with no wasted effort. Experienced travel authors Rob Goss and Judith Clancy provide handy lists of "Don't Miss" sights and a series of capsule itineraries that enable you to see the sights in a limited amount of time. The new edition is fully updated with a new chapter on Kanazawa and the Japan Alps. With everything included in one neat pack, it's the only Japan travel guide you need to have a great trip.
Author : Gianni Simone
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146292154X
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Otaku Japan written by Gianni Simone and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-20 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture! Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have a severe case of wanderlust, or are just fascinated by its culture, let Otaku Japan transport you to the capital of cool. In this practical travel guide, over 450 iconic shops, restaurants, cafes, clubs and events are presented in loving detail with precise directions on how to find them. More than 20 maps, websites and over 400 color photos take you the length and breadth of Japan to all the centers of Otaku culture--from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu. Highlights include: Interviews with Game Developers Cosplay and Halloween Events in Japan Dojinshi: Self-published Comics A Visit to the Ghibli Museum Interview with famous Japanese idols Anime-themed Trains A Glossary of Otaku Terms And much, much more! The book covers all major regions in Japan--Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka--as well as lesser-known areas like Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.
Author : John Einarsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784879406408
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)
Download or read book SMALL BUILDINGS OF KYOTO written by John Einarsen and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
