Budget Accommodation Asia Japan Kyoto
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01 July 2012 - 31 July 2012
The Gion Matsuri is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. It originated as purification ritual performed to appease the gods, in hopes that they would remove the plague from their land. In modern day practice, this event lasts for the entire month of July; streets are filled with decorative lanterns and lined with food vendors. The festival culminates with the procession of a grand parade marked by its extravagant floats, and sounds of traditional Japanese drums.
15 August 2012
This annual event takes place on Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge. It's a ceremony where people write their wishes on lanterns and place them on the river. Some also use this practice to send off their ancestors' spirits.
16 August 2012
During this festival, bonfires are lit on Kyoto mountain-sides in the shape of Japanese characters. The lighting of these fires has spiritual significance to some, as the hope is that these symbols will help light the way home for visiting souls.
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We both liked our stay there, though the house is a bit cold at times because it's a traditional one. The guy keeping the guesthouse is really nice and helpful. It's close to a busstop and has an easy access to all the tourist attractions and you can rent bikes too. ... more
Excellent place to stay. Service is as good or better than a hotel. The people were very nice and attentive. No complaints whatsoever. ... more
Kyoto
Im traveling Sans guidebook. Does anybody have a reccomendation on cheap accommodation in Kyoto and Hiroshima or perhaps neighborhoods where I can look for a cheap place? M ...
Kyoto
There are so many temples in Kyoto! Which one are the most beutiful/interesting. Other then temples, what do you suggest? Thanks. Aline ...
Tokyo and Kyoto
Hi guys On a flight home to the Uk we are stopping off at Tokyo for 5 nights, arrive friday evening and leave wednesday afternoon. Really want to see Tokyo and Kyoto. was wondering if anyone had any ideas of itenarary? We will be on a little bit if a budget but want to see and do as much ...
Japan: Kyoto (+Okayama)
to believe (super fast/on time/clean and a great experience) we arrived in Kyoto within three hours from ...
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Day 5: Friday, July 04, 2008
day since we went from Tokyo to Kyoto. Both of us ended up waking up really early and use the time ...
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Japan
The 3rd day we headed to Tokyo-Eki to catch the Shinkansen to Kyoto. The lightning-fast train made the trip in just a few hours. We had a hard time finding our guesthouse at first. I ended up stopping a random man on a bike to ask him if he’d heard of the address before. He then guided us around for about ...
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