Zen temple
Tea Ceremony at the Jiko-in Zen Temple in Nara, Japan
Day 4 : Shinkansen Bullet train ride - Hello Nara - Nara: An Introduction - Horyuji Temple - JIKOIN ZEN TEMPLE We left our slippers outside and entered the temple's drawing room. I took a seat and eagerly waited for the idyllic experience to unfold. Here, a special ceremony... one that holds prime importance in the living of Japan, was to be observed . …
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Temples
Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Japan
Day 4: Shinkansen Bullet train ride - Hello Nara - Nara: An Introduction - HORYUJI TEMPLE - Jikoin zen temple Horyu-ji Temple, Nara Our Nara trip commenced by a visit to the Horyu-ji temple, acclaimed to be the very first national heritage of Japan . And the moment we stepped in, we could see exactly why! Situated in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture of Japa…
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Nara
Driving Through Nara, An Ancient Town of Japan
Day 4: Shinkansen Bullet train ride - Hello Nara - NARA: AN INTRODUCTION - Horyuji Temple - Jikoin zen temple Nara: An Introduction After alighting at the Takanohara station (for Nara), we found cosmos’s car waiting for us outside. The gates were flung open and I was seated comfortably in my window seat. All the attention made me feel special. The royal trea…
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Tokyo
Hello Nara - Planning and Welcome
Day 4: Shinkansen Bullet train ride - HELLO NARA - Nara: An introduction - Horyuji Temple - Jikoin zen temple N. A. R. A. Nara was a place I had partially seen... albeit virtually. 5 beautiful blogs by 5 bloggers from Nara , blogging about the places in and around Nara had always inspired me to be there and actually see the this ancient town of Japan in …
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Worlds fastest train
Riding the Bullet: My Ticket to Kyoto
Day 4: SHINKANSEN - Nara: Planni ng and Introduction - Horyuji Temple - J ikoin z en temple The first thing of the Bullet to hit me, a budget traveler to Japan , surprisingly, was not it's speed but it's cost! With the tickets priced at 13500 Yen per person from Tokyo to Kyoto, traveling in the world’s fastest train - the Shinkansen also known as the …
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- Arti
- Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com
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