Rabu, 01 Juni 2016

1. Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto

(diambil dari : http://hiburan.dbagus.com/kota-indah-dan-terkenal-di-jepang, Minggu, 22 mei 2015, jam 10:30)

kyoto is a city which located in Honshu  island, japan. This city is part of metropotitan place, it is Osaka-kobe-kyoto. Kyoto has many historic site and Kyoto is a capital city of Prefekture of Kyoto.
The capital of palace (tojō)  is Heian-kyo.it has established in 794, as a capital city (miyako),  Heian-kyo became center of governance and japanese culture. in that time, Capital city called  kyō no miyako then it changed to be Kyoto. in the last time, Kyoto called Kyōraku, Rakuchū, or Rakuyō. the naming is like usual habit in Tiongkok which has capital city in di Rakuyō (Luoyang)

1.      Arashiyama
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Arashiyama is a garden with footpath which cared by the country. this object tourism which cared by the country is located in west Kyoto city. Arashiyama is famous because of the bamboo forest which has beautiful scenery. when the holiday was coming, the way of this forest has many visitors.
if you want to come to this Arashiyama area. you can use JR train from JR Kyoto station around one hour and stop n Arashiyama station., then you have three choise to visit every destination. you can use tour train, rent a bicycle, or by foot.
if you want to see and feel the journey of Arashiyama more closed, you can go there by foot. around the road there are so many rent of bicycle. Kyoto is the great place for ridding bicycle.
so far there are many stores, restaurant, ice cream seller, traditional cake, Matcha and many kind of souvenir stores. in the road line, it starts from Arashiyama station until Togetsukyo bridge, you can find many stores there.
Ø  The unique things in Arashiyama
(diambil dari : https://www.jalan2kejepang.com/artikel/hutan-bambu-arashiyama-kyoto.html, minggu, 22 Mei 2016, jam 10:15)
in the spring season, the center garden in Arashiyama which grew Sakura trees. it would bloom so beautifully. Togesukyo bridge as the background, so the beautiful garden and the highland looked so brightly. we can enjoy that scenery there.
            it start from in the beginning of April until the end. Many people enjoy Hanami ( the event to see sakura flowers) in Arashiyama.
2. Ooi River, Arashiyama (Kyoto)
             The right time to visit is in the middle in Novermber until the end November. when autumn, we must try to go around to the river by boat. you will never forget this experience. Arashiyama is a districtin the West Kyoto, japan. there is also mountain as a background in the Oi river.
3. Fushimi Inari Taisha 
Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社?) is Shinto temple which located in Fushimiku, Kyoto, japan. this temple is Temple center approimately 40.000 Inari temple which honor Inari. the main temple (Honden)is located in base of the Inari mountain, and temple’s land include mountain the height until 233 m.
This temple honored by Ukanomitama with his partner, Satahiko no Ōkami, Ōmiyanome no ōkami, Tanaka no ōkami, and Shi no ōkami (四 大神?).[1] Inari be trusted as agriculture deity, so the temple be trusted to bring blessing for palawija cropping, then the temple bring blessing for commerce business and safety in transportation sector.
Fushimi Inari temple entered in ranking of temple. it is according to Jinmyōchō (the list of temple name) this published with Engishiki. Besides it, this temple is in the top of 7 temple group from 22 main temples (Nijūnisha). in the old system the ranking of Shinto temple, this temple include one of Kampeisha ( official temple is funded by japan Government).
the main temple now, the temple was built in 1499 after the old building got burn when the war was happening, it called Onin war. the main hal of the temple was appointed by japan Government as important cultural heritage. since 17th century.
3. Kiyomizudera
(diambil dari : http://www.iloveca.us/kyoto.html, Minggu, 22 Mei 2016, jam 10:50)
 Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.
Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. The stage affords visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance. The main hall, which together with the stage was built without the use of nails, houses the temple's primary object of worship, a small statue of the eleven faced, thousand armed Kannon.
Behind Kiyomizudera's main hall stands Jishu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the deity of love and matchmaking. In front of the shrine are two stones, placed 18 meters apart. Successfully finding your way from one to the other with your eyes closed is said to bring luck in finding love. You can also have someone guide you from one stone to the other, but that is interpreted to mean that an intermediary will be needed in your love life as well.
The Otowa Waterfall is located at the base of Kiyomizudera's main hall. Its waters are divided into three separate streams, and visitors use cups attached to long poles to drink from them. Each stream's water is said to have a different benefit, namely to cause longevity, success at school and a fortunate love life. However, drinking from all three streams is considered greedy.
(diambil dari : http://www.wego.co.id/berita/jelajah-kuil-kiyomizu-di-kyoto/, Minggu, 22 Mei 2016, jam 11:20)
Other structures on the spacious temple grounds include the Okunoin Hall, which resembles the main hall on a smaller scale and has also a stage. Near the Okunoin are halls dedicated to Shaka Buddha (the historical Buddha) and Amida Buddha, as well as a small hall with nearly 200 stone statues of Jizo, the protector of children and travelers. The three-storied Koyasu Pagoda stands among the trees in the far southern end of the temple grounds, and a visit is said to bring about an easy and safe childbirth.
Around the entrance of Kiyomizudera, outside the paid area, stand various other temple buildings, including a vermilion three storied pagoda, a repository for sutras, large entrance gates and the Zuigudo Hall which is dedicated to Buddha's mother and where against a small entrance fee you can wander the pitch black basement that symbolizes a mother's womb
(diambil dari : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 14:12)
Part of the fun of visiting Kiyomizudera is the approach to the temple along the steep and busy lanes of the atmospheric Higashiyama District. The many shops and restaurants in the area have been catering to tourists and pilgrims for centuries, and products on sale range from local specialties such as Kiyomizu-yaki pottery, sweets and pickles to the standard set of souvenirs.
The Higashiyama district together with Kiyomizudera, Yasaka Shrine and other temples in the area, have special evening illuminations during the annual Hanatoro event held in mid March. Kiyomizudera also has special illuminations during the autumn leaf season in the second half of November.(source : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html).
diambil dari : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html, Rabu, 1 Juni 2016, jam 14:15)
  • Kyoto Culinaries
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As Japan's former capital and seat of the imperial court for over a thousand years, Kyoto offers a rich culinary tradition. The local food culture is diverse and ranges from aristocratic kaiseki ryori course dinners to the vegetarian shojin ryori of monks and the simple obanzai ryori home style cooking.
While some restaurants look to the past for inspiration, others experiment with new flavors. Fusion restaurants, that combine ingredients and techniques of Kyoto cuisine with cooking styles from other parts of the world, can also be found in the city. The Pontocho nightlife district is one of the best places to find good fusion restaurants alongside traditional establishments. Not far away, theGion district also offers a wide range of interesting dining opportunities, as does the Kyoto Stationarea.
Regular Japanese food that is not necessarily associated with Kyoto in particular, such as ramen,sushi and udon, is also available across the city. Food fans should not miss a visit to the Nishiki Market in central Kyoto, which has been serving the city for many centuries. (source: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3963.html)

1. Kaiseki Ryori

(diambil dari : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2348.html, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 15:09)

                 Kaiseki ryori has its origin in the traditional tea ceremony, but later evolved into an elaborate dining style popular among aristocratic circles. Kyoto style kaiseki ryori (kyo kaiseki) is particularly refined, placing an emphasis on subtle flavors and local and seasonal ingredients. A kaiseki meal has a prescribed order of courses which is determined by the cooking method of each dish.
A common way for travelers to enjoy kaiseki is by staying at a ryokan where a kaiseki dinner is included with the stay. But kaiseki meals can also be enjoyed at restaurants, including high endryotei, many of which can be found in the Pontocho and Gion districts of Kyoto. A good kaiseki meal usually costs around 10,000 yen per person, but prices can go as high as 30,000 yen or as low as 6000 yen. Some restaurants depart from tradition and include elements of foreign cuisines. (source: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3963.html)

2      Shojin Ryori


(diambil dari : http://www.daienin.com/e/shukubo.html, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 15:17)

For the Zen Buddhist, the ritual of cooking the daily meal is a true expression of their religious discipline, and that is how shojin ryori got its name, which means ‘to progress the spirit'.
As one of the basic precepts of Buddhism is ‘thou shalt not kill', the killing of any animal, fish or insects for food is shunned, as is the use of animal products such as eggs or milk. So, essentially the cuisine consists of grains, vegetables, soya beans or soya based products such as tofu, as well as sea vegetables. The use of pungent flavours such as garlic, onion or strong sauces is also frowned upon. Although this may make shojin ryori seem very limited, it is in fact a complex and tasty cuisine which embraces the essence of every ingredient it includes. 
Indeed, it is said that just to make the perfect gomadofu (sesame tofu) - a blend of ground white sesame, kuzu and water - can take up to ten years, not because it is a difficult dish, but because you need to respect the ingredients you are working with, treating them with care and contemplation. 
The art of shojin has a long history in Japan, being introduced at the same time as Buddhism in the 6th Century, but it really started to flourish in the 13th Century with the arrival of Zen Buddhism. Since then the cuisine has become ever more elaborate. 
As with many of the traditional cuisines of Japan, shojin is based on the philosophy of balance, harmony and simplicity. Each group of seasonal ingredients is carefully combined to create the perfect blend of tastes, colours and cooking methods. It is also a cuisine in which nothing is wasted; every last lettuce leaf or radish top can find a place in a dish and each dish is exquisitely presented despite the humble ingredients. They also play great attention to ensuring that each dish is nutritionally balanced. 
Perhaps the best place to experience shojin ryori is Kyoto, the heart of Buddhism in Japan, where you can still sit by a temple garden looking out onto a pond filled with carp and contemplate the beauty, harmony and flavour of the dishes in front of you. If you are not in Kyoto, it is also possible to sample shojin ryori at temples in other towns or if you happen to be in Tokyo there are a couple of restaurants and a cookery school specialising in it. On occasion it is even possible to try it in London, as the British Museum has given demonstrations before. (source : https://www.clearspring.co.uk/blogs/news/8121139-shojin-ryori-the-ritual-of-cooking-to-progress-the-spirit)
  • Kyoto Festival
1.      Aoi Festival
The Aoi Matsuri (葵祭) is one of Kyoto's three most famous festivals (along with the Gion Matsuri andJidai Matsuri) and takes place every May 15. The festival's main attraction is a large parade in Kyoto, in which over 500 people dressed in the aristocratic style of the Heian Period (794-1185) walk from the Imperial Palace to the Kamo Shrines. Aoi is Japanese for Hollyhock, and the festival is named after the Hollyhock leaves that are worn by the members of the procession.
Predating Kyoto's establishment as the national capital in 794, the Aoi Matsuri began in the 7th century, although its precise origins are uncertain. There were most likely natural disasters occurring that were believed to be caused by the deities of the Kamo Shrines. After the Emperor made offerings to the gods, the disasters subsided and a tradition was begun. The festival's official name remains Kamo Matsuri, because of its association with the shrines.
The festival grew in prominence so that during the Heian Period the word festival became synonymous with the Aoi Matsuri. Nowadays, the massive procession illustrates the high regard in which the festival would have been held. There are men on horseback, giant bouquets of flowers, ornately decorated ox drawn carts, and a large retinue of women in kimono accompanying the year's Saio.
Traditionally, the Saio was a young female member of the imperial family who served as the high priestess of the Kamo Shrines. During festivals, the Saio performed rituals at the shrines. In the modern era, a different unmarried woman from Kyoto is selected each year to serve as Saio. She must go through purification ceremonies before the festival, and is taken through the procession on a palanquin.
The parade begins at 10:30 at the southern gate of the Imperial Palace, and crosses the river in front of Shimogamo Shrine at 11:15. Ceremonies are performed within the shrine for about two hours before the procession departs for Kamigamo Shrine, where the head of the parade arrives around 15:30. Watching the entire procession pass by, from beginning to end, takes about one hour.
(diambil dari : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3948.html, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 15:39)
Paid seating is available at the Imperial Palace and both Kamo Shrines. Without reserved seats, it is advised to arrive early if you intend to see the parade at the Imperial Palace or the Kamo Shrines. The crowd is sparse along the rest of the route, but watching the parade on a regular city street does not provide the same atmosphere. In the days before the festival, related events are held at the shrines, such as horse races and the purification of the Saio and her attendants. (source : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3948.html).
  • Kyoto Cosmetics

1.      Yo-jiya Cosmetics
(diambil dari : http://mcha-jp.com/1400, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 15:55)
“Yo-jiya” is the first to come to mind when a Japanese women is asked about Kyoto originated Japanese cosmetics. You can buy a full Japanese cosmetic lineup from base cosmetics to all sorts of makeup items at this major cosmetic manufacturer, but its oil-blotting paper is the best-selling.
This is a popular souvenir in Japan as well. Our favorite is the “sponge puff”. Made 100% from natural ingredients, this puff is as soft and soothing as marshmallows and is gentle to the skin. It’s very light and at a reasonable price of 210 yen a piece, so you can buy lots of them for souvenirs. (source : http://mcha-jp.com/1400).

1.      Tonchi fox Kamiya Cosmetics are Cute
(diambil dari : http://mcha-jp.com/1400, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 15:58)

Kamiya’s roots are in Kyoto paper craftsmanship; therefore this brand offers makeup-supporting items such as oil-blotting paper, cotton puffs, all-natural soap, and face washing brushes. As its strength is in making paper, the best-selling items are something different.
For example, “cotton paper” is a paper face pack sheet that has clear coating on the front to prevent lotion from evaporating. Therefore, it is possible to apply it on your face 3 times longer than a normal facial pack; and as it doesn’t lose heat, the steam will make your face really soft. Of course you can use your own skin lotion. This paper pack doesn’t get scuffed up, which is another reason why it is popular. (source : http://mcha-jp.com/1400)

3.      Kyoto Silk : Ivory Skin Made from Silk
(diambil dari : http://mcha-jp.com/1400, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 16:04)

It is said in Kyoto Hanamachi that your skin will be as smooth as glass if you polish your face with silk… Actually this is because the natural silk fibers wipe off old keratin from your face, which doesn’t come off by daily washing. Kyoto Silk provides silk products that take in such old wisdom.
“Ivory skin puff(珠の肌パフ)” is easy to use: just wipe off your cleansing foam with this puff when you’re washing your face. It is simple, but your skin texture will become extremely fine by daily use. Your face will absorb more skin lotion and you can apply make-up on your skin better. Kyoto Silk has a wide variety of products from baby puffs to men’s puffs so it’s not just women who can use them. (source : http://mcha-jp.com/1400)

  • Kyoto Arts
1. Museum

  1. Kyoto National Museum: This is the best museum in Kyoto, especially when a special exhibit is on. It’s a good place to familiarize yourself with the basic categories of Japanese art.
  2. Kyoto International Manga Museum: This is a must-see for fans of Japanese manga.
  3. Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art: The special exhibits here are excellent. Those held on the first floor are often free of charge. Make a habit of popping in to see what’s on when you’re in the Okazaki area.
  4. National Museum of Modern Art: The permanent exhibit here is small but excellent (focusing mainly on Japanese artists) and the special exhibits are usually very good.
  5. Museum of Kyoto: The permanent exhibit here is forgettable, but the special exhibits here are usually excellent.
 2.      Sword Dancing
Kembu is a Japanese martial art that combines sword play with dance. At the Samurai Kembu Theater in Kyoto you can watch a performance of this traditional dance and enter the world of the samurai warrior. You can also try some swordsmanship for yourself. See our review of attending a Samurai Kembu performance.

3.      Kabuki
Kyoto’s main kabuki venue, Minamiza Kabuki Theatre, is a magical place to see this traditional form of stage drama. It’s not that easy getting tickets. The best way is to inquire through the concierge at your hotel. Otherwise, if you know that kabuki is on while you’re in town, show up at the theatre relatively early on the day of a show and buy same-day tickets. Usually, just one “act” is enough (you don’t have to stay for the whole day). (source : http://www.insidekyoto.com/kyoto-arts)

 4.  Geiko and Maiko


(diambil dari : http://www.unmissablejapan.com/events/miyako-odori, Rabu, 1 juni 2016, jam 16:19)

Geiko are women trained in dance and music, with an emphasis on grace, beauty and dignity. (Kyoto geisha prefer to be called ‘geiko’ meaning ‘arts child’, rather than ‘geisha’, which means ‘arts person’.) Geiko communities are very traditional, and are governed by strict rules, and the Gion Kobu community is perhaps the most conservative of all. Geiko begin their careers as apprentices called ‘maiko’, usually aged fifteen. From then on, they move into a geiko house, and dedicate their lives to the geiko world. First they are trained in conduct becoming of a geiko – bowing deeply to show respect to their seniors, and undertaking everyday tasks with grace and elegance. They then move on to training in the geiko’s arts, such as music, dance and calligraphy, and they begin to join the geiko in entertaining clients in Kyoto’s teahouses. Around the age of twenty, maiko graduate from their apprenticeship, and become fully-fledged geiko. (source: http://www.unmissablejapan.com/events/miyako-odori)


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