Exploring Tokyo's serene Meji Shrine - Japan Vlog Day 2
24K views · Dec 20, 2022 beautifullytravelled.com
This is the second vlog of our trip to Japan in September 2015 and features Shibuya, Harajuku, Takeshita Dori, Meji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and Shinjuku Skyscraper District. We started off the day in Shibuya, then walked all the way to Harajuku. Unfortunately we didn’t see much cosplay on Takeshita Dori. But we did enjoy a bit of Purikura. Next we visited Yoyogi Park and the Meji Shrine, before ending the day at the top of the Metropolitan Government Buildings. SHIBUYA Shibuya (渋谷) is one of Tokyo’s most colourful and busy districts, particularly famous for the popular shopping and entertainment area surrounding Shibuya Station. Shibuya is a center for fashion and culture and the birthplace of many worldwide trends. A prominent landmark of Shibuya is the grand intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Similar to Time’s Square, the intersection is highly decorated by giant neon advertisements and video screens. When the pedestrian lights turn green, all vehicular traffic on this huge junction is stopped, and pedestrians flood the street. The statue of Hachiko, the dog, is another popular tourist attraction. HARAJUKU AND TAKESHITA DORI Harajuku (原宿) is the center of one of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, known as Cosplay. The focal point of Harajuku is Takeshita Dori and its side streets. Lined with trendy shops, fashion boutiques and crepe stands, this area is aimed at the fashion conscious teenagers of Japan. Watch teenagers in outrageous outfits parade down Takeshita-Dori or pop into a Purikura Photo Booth for a souvenir Snap-Shot MEJI-SHRINE AND YOYOGI PARK Next head to the nearby Yoyogi Park and Meji-Shrine (明治神宮), for a little bit of traditional Japanese culture. The Meji-Jingu, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meji and his consort, is one of Tokyo’s major and most popular Shinto Shrines. It is located just west of Harajuku Station in the large green oasis, shared with the Yoyogi Park. Visitors can participate in typical Shinto Rituals such as making offerings at the main hall, buying charms and amulets or writing one’s wish on an ema. If you are lucky you, you might ven be able to witness a traditional Shinto Wedding. SHINJUKU SKYSCRAPER DISTRICT Shinjuku (新宿) is a large entertainment, business and shopping district around Shinjuku Station. Handling more than two million passengers a day, Shinjuku is the World’s busiest Railway Station. Shinjuku’s Skyscraper District is located to the West of Shinjuku Station. It is home to some of Tokyo’s tallest buildings, such as the Metropolitan Government Buildings (東京都庁). The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s two free observation decks, provide panoramic views across Tokyo and beyond. You might even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji on a good day (we didn’t). The North Observatory remains open late at night and is an excellent spot to watch the sunset in Japan. _________________ Read more about our itinerary in Japan on my blog: https://www.beautifullytravelled.com/itinerary-one-week-tokyo/ _________________ The video was filmed in September 2015 _________________ ✈ ABOUT A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRAVELLED ✈ Do you have a full-time job? Do you LOVE to travel? Do you wish you could travel more? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Katharina. I am an Architect by day and just like you, I have a severe case of wanderlust, but like so many of you I also have limited vacation days. But here’s the thing – that doesn’t have to put an end to your daydreams of exploring other countries and cultures. You just need the right tools and enough motivation to get off that couch and realize your dreams. I promise it really is possible to lead a fulfilled life, packed with adventure WITHOUT quitting your full-time job. Join me as I attempt to find the right balance between exploring the world and being a nine to five professional. It might not be an easy balance to achieve, but I’m giving it a try and want to help you do the same. _________________ ☾☼☮ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ☮☼☽ Blog - http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeautyTravelled Instagram - https://instagram.com/beautytravelled/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alifebeautif... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/BeautyTrave... _________________ ✉ CONTACT ME ✉ [email protected] _________________ ☆ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VLOG ☆ Sony HDR PJ 620 - http://goo.gl/RCvisd Samsung S7 - http://goo.gl/Aq0gEf GoPro Hero 3 Silver - http://goo.gl/PTqpN5 Want to help fund our travels? If you are going to buy something from Amazon, click on the links above before you make your purchase and we'll get a percentage of your final sale. Thank you so much! _________________ ♫ MUSIC ♪ Music Wanted! If you are a music producer and would like me to feature your tunes please contact me at [email protected]
A Day Trip on a Pirate Ship in Hakone - Japan Vlog Day 3
8K views · Dec 20, 2022 beautifullytravelled.com
This is the third vlog of our trip to Japan in September 2015 and features Hakone, Motohakone, Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Sounzan, Gora Park, the Tozan Railway and Ryokan Tenzan. Hakone (箱根) located 100 kilometres North of Tokyo, is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It is particularly famous for it’s hot springs, natural beauty and the potential to catch a glimpse of nearby Mount Fuji. Hakone makes for a great one or two-day side trip, if you are looking for a break from Tokyo and want to be surrounded by nature. My advice is to purchase the Hakone Free Pass, which includes a return ticket from Tokyo to Hakone-Yumoto and unlimited use of selected trains, cablecars, ropeways, boats and buses in the Hakone Area. LAKE ASHINOKO AND HAKONE SHRINE From Hakone Yumoto board a local bus and head Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖). this lake was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the Volcano’s last eruption over 3000 years ago. Today Lake Ashinoko with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone. Hakone Shrine (箱根神社) sits at the foot of Mount Hakone, along the shores of Lake Ashinoko. Although the shrine is hidden in the dense forest, its location is marked by a Huge Torii Gate that stands proudly in the Lake. Once you have had your fill of the Hakone Shrine, board a Hakone Sightseeing Boat to cross the lake to Togendai. OWAKUDANI OR SOUNZAN From Togendai board the Hakone Ropeway and head to Owakudani. Owakudani (大涌谷) is an active volcanic zone where you can experience the sulphurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers of Mount Hakone. A ten-minute walking trail leads from the ropeway station to a number of steam vents and bubbling pools. The more adventurous can follow a two-hour hiking trail to reach the peak of Mount Kamiyama. GORA PARK In Sounzan board the Tozan Cable Car to Gora. Gora (強羅公園) is a western style landscape park built into the steep slope of Gora. Inspired by French landscape gardens, Gora Park features a large fountain, rose garden and two Greenhouses. If you purchased the Hakone Free Pass admission is free. HAKONE TOZAN RAILWAY From Gora head back to Hakone-Yumoto on the Hakone Tozan Railway (箱根登山電車), Japan’s oldest mountain railway. The 35-minute journey winds itself through a narrow and densely wooded valley, over bridges and through tunnels, stopping at several stations on the way. HAKONE HOT SPRINGS End your day trip in Hakone-Yumoto with a meal and a dip at one of Hakone’s popular Ryokans. Hakone’s multiple hot springs heat the numerous bathhouses and Ryokan’s of the area. Many Ryokan open their baths not only to residential guests but also to daytime visitors. Personally, I would recommend Ryokan Tenzan, a beautiful traditional Japanese bathhouse with a collection of various outdoor hot spring pools. _________________ The video was filmed in September 2015 _________________ CATCH-UP On the other vlogs of this series Tokyo – Day 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKModwjCw Tokyo – Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKModwjCw _________________ READ MORE About our itinerary in Japan on my blog: http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/itinerary-one-week-tokyo/ _________________ ∥↠ SUBSCRIBE FOR ADVENTURE ... IT'S FREE: https://goo.gl/wV4vxZ ↞ ∥ _________________ ✈ ABOUT A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRAVELLED ✈ Do you have a full-time job? Do you LOVE to travel? Do you wish you could travel more? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Katharina. I am an Architect by day and just like you, I have a severe case of wanderlust, but like so many of you I also have limited vacation days. But here’s the thing – that doesn’t have to put an end to your daydreams of exploring other countries and cultures. You just need the right tools and enough motivation to get off that couch and realize your dreams. I promise it really is possible to lead a fulfilled life, packed with adventure WITHOUT quitting your full-time job. Join me as I attempt to find the right balance between exploring the world and being a nine to five professional. It might not be an easy balance to achieve, but I’m giving it a try and want to help you do the same. _________________ ☾☼☮ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ☮☼☽ Blog - http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeautyTravelled Instagram - https://instagram.com/beautytravelled/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alifebeautif... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/BeautyTrave... _________________ ✉ CONTACT ME ✉ [email protected] _________________ ☆ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VLOG ☆ Sony a35 - http://goo.gl/RCvisd Want to help fund our travels? If you are going to buy something from Amazon, click on the links above before you make your purchase and we'll get a percentage of your final sale. Thank you so much! _________________ ♫ MUSIC ♪ Music Wanted! If you are a music producer and would like me to feature your tunes please contact me at [email protected]
Tiny Models at the Edo Tokyo Museum - Japan Vlog Day 4
1K views · Dec 20, 2022 beautifullytravelled.com
This is the fourth vlog of our trip Visiting Tokyo Japan in September 2015 and features the Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, Edo-Tokyo Museum and a Sumo match in Ryogoku. TOKYO SKYTREE The Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a 634-meter tall television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo that offers spectacular panoramic views of the city from two enclosed observation decks. This Tower is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest structure in the world. The lower Tembo Deck is 350 meters high (50 meters higher than The Shard) and spans over three floors. Whilst the top floor is completely glazed, the middle floor houses the souvenir shop and restaurant and the lower floor features a vertigo-inducing glass floor. The lower observation deck is connected to its 100 meters higher brother, the Tembo Gallery, by a separate set of elevators. Also known as the World Highest Skywalk, this sloping ramp spirals its way up to a height of 451.2 meters and promises dizzying views of the Kanto Region. Access to the lower observation deck costs 2060 yen (currently 11£). Tickets to the top observation deck are sold separately and will set you back an additional 1030 yen (currently 5£). SUMIDA AQUARIUM The Tokyo Skytree is built on top of a large shopping complex which contains one of the best Aquariums, I ever had the pleasure of visiting. This moderately sized and beautifully designed Aquarium houses over 10 000 Sea Creatures. The Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) is located on the fifth and sixth floor of the Tokyo Solomachi Shopping Center. The centerpiece of the aquarium is a 350 000 litre penguin enclosure. This tank designed with almost no visible supports is a masterpiece. Entrance to the Aquarium costs 2050 yen (currently 11£). EDO TOKYO MUSEUM The Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) is housed in a crassly modern and very unique building. It’s permanent exhibition features beautifully crafted models, life-sized figures and vehicles that illustrate how Tokyo has developed since 1869. It is a wonderful introduction to the culture and life in Tokyo. In addition various special exhibitions are held on a monthly basis. Tickets to the permanent exhibition cost 600 yen (currently 1£). A SUMO MATCH AT THE KOKUGIKAN Sumo – a Japanese style of wrestling and originally a performance aimed to entertain Shinto Deities – is Japan’s National Sport. Sumo Tournaments are held six times a year. The best way to fully grasped the beauty of Sumo is to attend a Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan. The Kokugikan, Tokyo’s Sumo Stadium, seats over 10 000 visitors and hosts three of the six sumo tournaments (in January, May and September). In order to acquire tickets to a Sumo Match, you will need to contact the official vendor through buysumotickets.com. Alternatively, if you are lucky, you might be able to find a couple of tickets in a local convenient store. I will be writing a detailed Blogpost about buying Sumo Tickets and attending the match very soon. The video was filmed in September 2015 CATCH-UP On the other vlogs of this series Tokyo – Day 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKModwjCw Tokyo – Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKModwjCw Tokyo – Day3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28mKISTlaU READ MORE About our itinerary in Japan on my blog: http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/itinerary-one-week-tokyo/ ∥↠ SUBSCRIBE FOR ADVENTURE ... IT'S FREE: https://goo.gl/wV4vxZ ↞ ∥ ✈ ABOUT A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRAVELLED ✈ Do you have a full-time job? Do you LOVE to travel? Do you wish you could travel more? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Katharina. I am an Architect by day and just like you, I have a severe case of wanderlust, but like so many of you I also have limited vacation days. But here’s the thing – that doesn’t have to put an end to your daydreams of exploring other countries and cultures. You just need the right tools and enough motivation to get off that couch and realize your dreams. I promise it really is possible to lead a fulfilled life, packed with adventure WITHOUT quitting your full-time job. Join me as I attempt to find the right balance between exploring the world and being a nine to five professional. It might not be an easy balance to achieve, but I’m giving it a try and want to help you do the same. ☾☼☮ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ☮☼☽ Blog - http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeautyTravelled Instagram - https://instagram.com/beautytravelled/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alifebeautif... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/BeautyTrave... ✉ CONTACT ME ✉ [email protected] ☆ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VLOG ☆ Sony a35 - http://goo.gl/RCvisd Want to help fund our travels? If you are going to buy something from Amazon, click on the links above before you make your purchase and we'll get a percentage of your final sale. Thank you so much!
Temples and Street Food in Asakusa - Japan Vlog Day 5
2K views · Dec 20, 2022 beautifullytravelled.com
This is the fifth vlog of our trip Visiting Tokyo Japan in September 2015 and features Ueno Park, the Tokyo National Museum, Asakusa, a Sightseeing Boat and Odaiba. UENO PARK Ueno Park (上野公園) is a large Public Park and the location of some of Tokyo’s main Shrines and Museums. The park grounds originally belonged to the Kaneiji Temple, one of Tokyo’s largest and wealthiest temples. In 1868, Kaneiji was almost completely destroyed and the grounds converted into one of Japan’s first western-style parks. Many Museums can be found in Ueno Park including the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Science Museum. It is also home to Japan’s first zoological garden, Ueno Zoo. TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館) is Japan oldest and largest national museum. Its permanent exhibition features a very large and beautiful collection of Japanese art and archeological artifacts. In addition, the museum holds regular special exhibitions. The Tokyo National Museum is a large museum complex with six different buildings, each one large enough to be considered a museum by itself. If you are following my suggested itinerary, you will probably only have time to visit the main exhibition in the Honkan Building. ASAKUSA Asakusa (浅草) has an amazing atmosphere and will transport you back to old Tokyo. The main attraction of the area has to be Sensoji, an incredibly famous Buddhist Temple. The temple is approached via Nakamise, a popular shopping district, which provides temple visitors with a wide selection of traditional snacks and souvenirs. Although Asakusa is easy to explore by foot, you might consider hitching a ride on one of the local rickshaws (jinrikisha). A 30-minute tour for two will set you back 9000 yen (currently 48£) SIGHTSEEING BOAT When you have had your fill of Asakusa head to the river and board one of the sightseeing boats. Located in a bay and crisscrossed by rivers, Tokyo has several ferry companies. A ride on a water bus always makes an enjoyable alternative to the crowded underground. Most of the water buses are operated by Tokyo Cruise Ship Company. The most popular route has to be the Asakusa-Odaiba Direct Line, a 50-minute ride from Asakusa to Odaiba in a very boldly designed Himiko Boat with panoramic windows (1560 yen, currently 8£). ODAIBA Odaiba (お台場) is a popular highly modern shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. Modern city planning provides Odaiba with plenty of green space and a very pleasant division between vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All pedestrian walkways are elevated above the traffic below. Odaiba boasts some of Tokyo’s boldest architectural creations such as the Fuji Tv Building, Telecom Center and Big Sight. All the man-made islands in the Bay are connected with the elevated Yurikamome Train Line, not dissimilar to the DLR in Canary Wharf. I would suggest you head to Palette Town for some fun on the Ferris Wheel and the massive Arcade, before sitting down for Dinner in Aquacity The video was filmed in September 2015 CATCH-UP On the other vlogs of this series Tokyo – Day 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKModwjCw Tokyo – Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKModwjCw Tokyo – Day3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28mKISTlaU READ MORE About our itinerary in Japan on my blog: http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/itinerary-one-week-tokyo/ ∥↠ SUBSCRIBE FOR ADVENTURE ... IT'S FREE: https://goo.gl/wV4vxZ ↞ ∥ ✈ ABOUT A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRAVELLED ✈ Do you have a full-time job? Do you LOVE to travel? Do you wish you could travel more? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Katharina. I am an Architect by day and just like you, I have a severe case of wanderlust, but like so many of you I also have limited vacation days. But here’s the thing – that doesn’t have to put an end to your daydreams of exploring other countries and cultures. You just need the right tools and enough motivation to get off that couch and realize your dreams. I promise it really is possible to lead a fulfilled life, packed with adventure WITHOUT quitting your full-time job. Join me as I attempt to find the right balance between exploring the world and being a nine to five professional. It might not be an easy balance to achieve, but I’m giving it a try and want to help you do the same. ☾☼☮ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ☮☼☽ Blog - http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeautyTravelled Instagram - https://instagram.com/beautytravelled/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alifebeautif... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/BeautyTrave... ✉ CONTACT ME ✉ [email protected] ☆ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VLOG ☆ Sony a35 - http://goo.gl/RCvisd Want to help fund our travels? If you are going to buy something from Amazon, click on the links above before you make your purchase and we'll get a percentage of your final sale. Thank you so much!
Pancakes in a Maid Cafe in Akihabara - Japan Vlog Day 6
13K views · Dec 20, 2022 beautifullytravelled.com
This is the sixth vlog of our trip Visiting Tokyo Japan in September 2015 and features Tsujiki Fish Market and Akihabara. TSUKIJI MARKET Tsukiji Market (築地市場) is Tokyo’s main and largest wholesale market for fish fruits and vegetables. It is one of the World’s largest Fishmarkets, handling over 2000 tons of marine products per day. I promise you will be amazed by the variety of fish and seafood on display and completely engrossed in the very busy atmosphere of the markets, a mayhem of scooters, trucks, sellers and buyers. The famous Tuna auction is held in the inner market. In the outer market, retail shops and restaurants cater to the Public. The number of visitors to the tuna auction is limited to 120 per day. If you wish to see the auction, you will need to apply at the Osakana Fukyu Center. You then need to turn up very early in the morning. Entry is on a first come, first served basis and entry through the Kachidoki Gate starts at 5:00 am. A visit to Tsukiji Market should definitely be combined with a fresh Sushi breakfast or Kaisen Don (1000 yen, currently 5£) AKIHABARA Akihabara (秋葉原) is a district of Tokyo famous for its plethora of electronic shops, arcades, manga and maid cafes. Hundreds of electronic shops, from tiny stalls to giant shopping malls, line the main street Chuo Dori. You can buy anything from the newest computers and cameras to second-hand PlayStations, hugely expensive retro memorabilia and electronic junk. In recent times, Akihabara has gained a reputation as the center of Japan’s Otaku culture. Head to Akihabara if you seek stores that specialize in anime, manga, retro video games, figurines, card games and other collectible. The most surreal experience we had in Japan must have been lunch at a Maids Cafe – hugely popular establishments, where waitresses dress up and act like anime maids and you are turned into their master. The video was filmed in September 2015 CATCH-UP On the other vlogs of this series Tokyo – Day 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKM... Tokyo – Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKM... Tokyo – Day3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28mK... READ MORE About our itinerary in Japan on my blog: http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/i... ∥↠ SUBSCRIBE FOR ADVENTURE ... IT'S FREE: https://goo.gl/wV4vxZ ↞ ∥ ✈ ABOUT A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRAVELLED ✈ Do you have a full-time job? Do you LOVE to travel? Do you wish you could travel more? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Katharina. I am an Architect by day and just like you, I have a severe case of wanderlust, but like so many of you I also have limited vacation days. But here’s the thing – that doesn’t have to put an end to your daydreams of exploring other countries and cultures. You just need the right tools and enough motivation to get off that couch and realize your dreams. I promise it really is possible to lead a fulfilled life, packed with adventure WITHOUT quitting your full-time job. Join me as I attempt to find the right balance between exploring the world and being a nine to five professional. It might not be an easy balance to achieve, but I’m giving it a try and want to help you do the same. ☾☼☮ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ☮☼☽ Blog - http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeautyTravelled Instagram - https://instagram.com/beautytravelled/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alifebeautif... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/BeautyTrave... ✉ CONTACT ME ✉ [email protected] ☆ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VLOG ☆ Sony a35 - http://goo.gl/RCvisd Want to help fund our travels? If you are going to buy something from Amazon, click on the links above before you make your purchase and we'll get a percentage of your final sale. Thank you so much!
Our Day Trip to Kamakura - Great Buddha, Engakuji Temple, Me...
17K views · Mar 23, 2022 beautifullytravelled.com
This is the seventh vlog of our trip Visiting Tokyo Japan in September 2015 and features Engakuji Temple, the Great Daibutsu and the beaches of Kamakura . Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal town an hour south of Tokyo. It was once the political centre of Japan. Today the small town of Kamakura is a very popular tourist destination. Also know as the Kyoto of the East, it offers numerous temples, shrines and monuments to its visitors. In order to get to Kamakura head to Tokyo station and board the JR Yokosuka Line. A one-way trip costs 920 yen (currently 5£). Along the way, the train will stop at Shinagawa station, Yokohama Station and Kita-Kamakura. Alight the train at Kita-Kamakura and then head south to Kamakura, popping into as many temples as you like on the way. ENGAKUJI TEMPLE Engakuji is the second largest Zen Temple Complex in Kamakura and a leading Zen temple in Eastern Japan. The Temple was built to honour the fallen Japanese and Mongolian soldiers of the Mongolian invasion. Engakuji was built into the sloping hills of Kita-Kamakura’s surrounding forest. Within the Temple complex lies Shariden Hall, where a tooth of Buddha is said to have been enshrined. Admission to the Engakuji Temple will set you back 300 yen. MEIGETSUIN TEMPLE Meigetsuin Temple (明月院) is also known as Ajisaidera, the Hydrangea Temple. Hydrangeas, especially the Hime Ajisai variety, bloom in abundance in the Temple’s surrounding grounds. The temple was originally built by a son to commemorate his belated father. It later became part of the larger Temple Complex called Zenkoji. Within the Temple grounds lies its main Hall. A beautifully designed circular window frames the scenery of the inner garden that lies behind. Known for its irises, the inner garden is only open to visitors in June and late November. Admission to the Meigetsuin temple costs 300 yen. KENCHOJI TEMPLE Kenchoji is the most elaborate of Kamakura’s five great Zen temples. It is also the oldest. Kenchoji is a large Temple complex that stretches far into the forested hills of Kamakura and consists of a large number of temples and sub-temples. The Kenchoji Temple Bell Bonsho has been designated a national treasure in its own right. Behind the Butsuden Hall lies the largest wooden Temple building in eastern Japan. It houses a statue of Kannon and features a beautifully painted ceiling. THE KAMAKURA DAIBUTSU The Daibutsu, Great Buddha of Kamakura sits on the grounds of the Kotokuin Temple. Kamakura is probably most famous for this large bronze Statue. At a height of 13.35 meters, the Kamakura Daibutsu is Japan’s second tallest bronze Buddha, surpassed only by the Daibutsu of Nara. Whilst the temple and its grounds were destroyed multiple times by Typhoons and Tidal Waves, the Daibutsu, built in 1252, has survived until today. If you arrive before 5pm, you can enter this great statue to view the inside of the Great Daibutsu. The video was filmed in September 2015 CATCH-UP On the other vlogs of this series Tokyo – Day 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKM... Tokyo – Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UKM... Tokyo – Day3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28mK... READ MORE About our itinerary in Japan on my blog: http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/i... ∥↠ SUBSCRIBE FOR ADVENTURE ... IT'S FREE: https://goo.gl/wV4vxZ ↞ ∥ ✈ ABOUT A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRAVELLED ✈ Do you have a full-time job? Do you LOVE to travel? Do you wish you could travel more? Then you have come to the right place! My name is Katharina. I am an Architect by day and just like you, I have a severe case of wanderlust, but like so many of you I also have limited vacation days. But here’s the thing – that doesn’t have to put an end to your daydreams of exploring other countries and cultures. You just need the right tools and enough motivation to get off that couch and realize your dreams. I promise it really is possible to lead a fulfilled life, packed with adventure WITHOUT quitting your full-time job. Join me as I attempt to find the right balance between exploring the world and being a nine to five professional. It might not be an easy balance to achieve, but I’m giving it a try and want to help you do the same. ☾☼☮ OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME ☮☼☽ Blog - http://www.beautifullytravelled.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeautyTravelled Instagram - https://instagram.com/beautytravelled/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alifebeautif... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/BeautyTrave... ✉ CONTACT ME ✉ [email protected] ☆ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VLOG ☆ Sony a35 - http://goo.gl/RCvisd Want to help fund our travels? If you are going to buy something from Amazon, click on the links above before you make your purchase and we'll get a percentage of your final sale. Thank you so much!