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Author | : Judith Clancy |
Publisher | : Stone Bridge Press, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2018-04-22 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1611729297 |
The Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples.... 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 | : Judith Clancy |
Publisher | : Stone Bridge Press, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2009-10-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0893469912 |
New edition of the acclaimed guidebook to Japan's most popular tourist destination.
Author | : Diane Durston |
Publisher | : Kodansha |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780870117572 |
This guidebook introduces the distinctive character of the old neighbourhoods of Japan's ancient capital, and pinpoints the best shops, restaurants, walks and inns.
Author | : Thomas Daniell |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 660 |
Release | : 2012-03-13 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1462905900 |
Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the most excellent examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every significant historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic. Kyoto, considered the quintessential birthplace of Japanese culture, has survived centuries of damage and the onslaught of modernization, yet remains the undisputed home of the country's architectural and cultural history. This vibrant collection of Japanese garden design and landscaping photographs introduces a wide variety of traditional houses, from aristocratic villas, temple residences, and merchant townhouses, to ryokan inns and private retreats--each uniquely equipped with a garden space. Houses And Gardens of Kyoto features residences--many of which have never before been photographed or shown in any other book--hand-picked by photographer Akihiko Seki. The accompanying text is informative and is sure to be a standard reference guide on the topic for years to come. Each entry in this Japanese gardening and landscape design book is a colorful example of the most exquisite classic Japanese houses and garden styles and will serve as a lasting inspiration to anyone who is captivated by Japanese architecture and design.
Author | : Mary Elizabeth Berry |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 407 |
Release | : 2023-09-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0520919033 |
How do ordinary people respond to prolonged terror? The convulsion of Japan's "Warring States" period between 1467 and 1568 destroyed the medieval order and exposed the framework of an early modern polity. Mary Elizabeth Berry investigates the experience of upheaval in Kyoto during this time. Using diaries and urban records (extensively quoted in the text), Berry explores the violence of war, misrule, private justice, outlawry, and popular uprising. She also examines the structures of order, old and new, that abated chaos and abetted social transformation. The wartime culture of Kyoto comes to life in a panoramic study that covers the rebellion of the Lotus sectarians, the organization of work and power in commoner neighborhoods, the replotting of urban geography, and the redefinition of authority and prestige in the arena of play.
Author | : Ian Littlewood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2018-03-14 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781978158993 |
Western tourists rarely see more of Kyoto than a handful of famous sites - lovely but often crowded to bursting point. And far from peaceful. If you are willing to step just a short way off the beaten track, there is a different city to be explored. A few minutes from the tour buses you can find modest temple gates that open on to courtyards and gardens of mesmerizing beauty. Most tourists are quite unaware of them. This book is a practical guide to the best of these places. For those with limited time, the layout makes it easy to check what is nearby when you visit any of the city's major tourist sites.
Author | : Marc Treib |
Publisher | : Oro Editions |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Gardens |
ISBN | : 9781940743677 |
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 | : Judith Clancy |
Publisher | : Stone Bridge Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2012-09-18 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1611725496 |
Enjoy delicious Japanese food in some of Kyoto's most tucked-away and spectacular townhouses. 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. The new, e-book-only edition features approximately 100 new restaurants and up-to-date information about preexisting ones.
Author | : Hector Garcia |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2019-06-25 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1462920020 |
Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new chapters on Japanese video games, architecture, and a special section on visiting Kyoto. Reinvented for the internet age, it's packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs, presenting all the touchstones of both traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. The expansive range of topics include: Bushido, Geisha, Samurai, Shintoism, and Buddhism Traditional arts and disciplines like Ukiyo-e, Ikebana, Zen meditation, calligraphy, martial arts, and the tea ceremony Insightful essays on code words and social mores; dating and drinking rituals; working and living conditions and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Japanese Japanese pop culture genres and their subcultures, like otaku, gals, visual kei, and cosplay For visitors, the author includes a mini guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo as well as tips on special places of interest in other parts of Japan. Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful, and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles around the world.
Author | : Komomo |
Publisher | : Kodansha Amer Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2008-01-25 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9784770030672 |
From the cobbled streets where Komomo walks in her elaborate dress to the inner sanctums of her dressing room, these pages offer a rare look at a contemporary teen's journey to becoming a geisha, photographed in full color by Naoyuki Ogino. This is the story of a contemporary Japanese teenager who, in a search for an identity, became fascinated with the world of geisha, and discovered in herself the will and the commitment to embark on the many years of apprenticeship necessary to become one. It is also the story of a young Japanese photographer who grew up