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Behind a row of beautiful temples, different preoccupation residing in Kyoto, by Teguh Wicaksono, executive summary by darmansjah
Once again on Kyoto. However, this time I do not want to story about the temple. So, is there anything interesting here? I would answer an emphatic yes. Try us once again carefully. Apparently, not only the incandescent beauty shines on historic places. Kyoto pulse is flowing in various exciting activities. You dare to try it?
Torii gate heading Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the memoirs of a geisha movie filming
Different sensations
can be harvested from the meal
by the river or commonly named Kawayuka.
Try to come to the banks
of the Kamo and
lulled by the cool air that surrounds the area along the river. While
enjoying the beautiful landscape
surrounding mountainous area Kyoya, you can
order kyo-ryori (Kyoto classic menu) or
other styles of culinary
treats.
When tired with
formal and rigid atmosphere,
browse the culinary euphoria in the Kyoto
Nishiki Market.
Residents call it "The Kitchen of Kyoto",
and it took a short time to prove istialh it.
Imagine riuhnya complex
food throughout the 390m-from Shijo Street
and culminate in
Takaruka Street.
On the road 5m wide,
there are more than 100 food vendors. Colorful Japanese
culinary lined up, ranging
from small snacks,
candy, dry food, snacks,
fresh seafood, sushi, and so forth.
Almost all foods that are in this market is
relatively fresh local
production.
Nishiki Market is
not a young age that originated from the Edo period in the 16th century. Here,
the first fish market there since 1311. Until
now, Nishiki Market still
get the prestige as the center
of Japanese food (did you know? Japan is known as one
of the safest country in the world. At no
cases of looting) in Kyoto. But if
your curiosity continues the process of making delicious
menus, do not worry, you can follow Haru Cooking Class-for direct cooking
in her kitchen. His house is located not far from the
Kamo River.
There you can take a selection of cooking classes,
as well as share knowledge directly with the participants.
Each class runs
for approximately three hours, with a choice of schedules starting eleven, twelve
and three o'clock and four o'clock. In short, you are able to react with the ingredients in the kitchen. If you are a vegetarian, do not worry. Haru
Cooking Class also offer vegetarian classes.
two women in full makeup geisha
After chatting
with vibrant Japan culinary, it
helps you calm down by Kyoto-style
meditation called Zazen.
This meditation method
is one of the best alternative. Focus worldly
diversion through appreciation of conscience ala Zazen, is the right choice
to fill spare time in the Kyoto area. Meditation restored by
the philosophy of Zen Buddhism
can be encountered in some temples, like the
shrines Taizou-in,
Nanzen-in Temple, and Temple Daisen-in.
Accompanied by soothing
silence, you are required to sit cross-legged. You
will be asked to draw a breath hara (center of
gravity) with eyes slowly closed. This activity is one of the knights samurai
craze.
You are interested in
looking like a mighty
samurai?
Visit Shu Katsuyama,
located near the Higashiyama Station.
This store is also located not far from
the Gion area. Only
costs 12,000 yen, you'll look like
a samurai. Not only that, you also can be a
beautiful geisha.
One place to put ema (prayer inscribed wood) at the Temple Shimogamo
Another option, Kyoto Studio Park. Here are the
locations for the shooting samurai-themed films, such as Yoshihara (the old town), the residence of Zenigata Heiji and other fun
locations that exist in the Edo era. While dressed as a samurai, in this park you can also
learn the history of Japanese cinema After that, you try to drop by The Cotume Museum,
where you can meet with dolls dressed in various costumes exciting. For the
people of Japan (did you know? Color white and silver was the favorite color of
the vehicle in Japan. Different colors that dominate on the highway), the
clothes have an important role in the movement of civilization. By visiting
this place, you will understand how important costumes for the Japanese
civilization.
When bored with location-that's all, flown Kyoto International Manga Museum.
Manga
is the term used to refer to Japanese comics. You definitely know doraemon
legendary figure, who once ruled the tv screen era of the 90s. Contained in the
museum collection is not playing full. Even to this collection are not released
in the market. Until the year 2011, there were 300,000 pieces manga
collection that originated from the Meiji era, 1868-1912. Explore the stories
presented in the manga
is also a good time to attempt a step further to interpret Japanese
culture.
