Silver Pavilion

Another Shogun built the Silver Pavilion to imitate the Golden Pavilion but died before they could silver leaf it. Note the Zen garden where the sand is raked to resemble Mt. Fuji and waves to enhance the views during full moons.

Kyoto and Osaka

October 13th 2009
This is week 4 in Japan and we are starting to feel like old pros with this whole Japan thing. We are able to find a roof every night and put food in our bellies. Everything else is gravy. True in life and in travel! Day 1 of week 4 is a very exciting day because we head to Kyoto and get to stay at the Westin Kyoto. This is where English royalty stay when they’re in town. The Toyoko Inns b ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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