Jigokudani Monkey Park In Japan

 Jigokudani Monkey Park

 

The Golden Pavilion Temple of Kinkakuji In Japan

The Golden Pavilion Temple Of Kinkakuji

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto is one of the very famous tourism sites in Japan. This temple was built by Ashikaga clan by the Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, precisely, long before the days of Edo and the Meiji Restoration. Awakened from a sheet of pure gold which wrap on any details. Actually the image of a man's desire to show the beauty though it very expensive price. Kinkakuuji is formally called the Shariden. The buildings are very elegant and harmonious, which consists of three floors. The first floor is called Shinden-zukuri, Palace type named Ho-sui-in. the second floor is Buke-zukuri samurai House type, named Cho-on-do. The third floor is the Karayo or Zen-style called Kukkyo-cho. Floors two and three all encased by gold. On the roof, there is a picture of the phoenix which is considered to originate from China. Indeed the image of a magnificent ancient pavilions, arranged in a unique and functional architecture.

So we went in and saw the building Kinkakuuji, our eyes amazed with the golden light of the building reflected by the Sun that once in a while peering from the sidelines that brought snow to overcast very thin. Wow, even though this is not the first time I saw Kinkakuuji but nonetheless a sense of amazement that this reluctant eyes seeming explosiveness get to stare at the shimmering light glowed from the buildings that are wrapped in gold. This is truly a work of art worthy of man made eternal sites to remember back the past glory. And apparently the Japan Government and people really appreciate it. Though not as big, as majestic as and as beautiful as the Borobudur, but his name is much higher because of the soaring tribute to always maintain a culture of concern seriously Japan Government. Hopefully Indonesia more serious Government maintain, preserve and develop the culture of Indonesia. To be able to reach this site, the trip can be started from Kyoto station. From Kyoto station, we could get on the bus tour on track B2 with the number 204 or 205. This bus tours around the city of Kyoto by passing many sights in Kyoto, Kyoto City tourism did indeed understand. Many tourist travel information found at Kyoto station. The cost of bus tours for once rising 220 yen. The bus will stop at Kinkakujimae (front of Kinkakuji). From the bus stop, we have to be the way to get into the counter of entry. Before the window, we could see the beautiful gardens. If you have a lot of time, Please slaked here before entering into the site as porters. Ohya, Kinkakuuji entry fee is 400 yen. Both within the site and in the surrounding area there are many sellers of souvenirs. Please, shopping for souvenirs when it is necessary. Written by: Ki Suki

The Grandeur Of Borobudur Temple Which Is The Seven Wonders Of The World

 The Grandeur Of Borobudur Temple

 

This is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world that stands like a giant puzzle, composed of 2 million block of volcanic rock, carved with such that mutually lock each other. Borobudur Temple is similar to the building of the pyramids Cheops in Egypt Gizeh, difference, Borobudur has cascading kepunden pattern.

Borobudur Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the District Borobudur Magelang regency, Central Java. Borobudur Temple, there are six rooms with square shape, capped three circular paintings decorated with reliefs and statues. Until now the temple is still in use as a place of religious pilgrimage the Buddhists who came from various cities across Indonesia to commemorate Vesak Day. Thus the temple is a tourist attraction most visited both local and foreign tourists. In addition the temple belong to the 7 wonders of the world in addition to the Kaaba in Mecca Saudi Arabia located, great wall of China, the pyramids in Egypt, the other wonders of the world. The biggest Buddhist temple in the world up to now have never found written evidence who built the temple as majestic as it is.

Since the middle of the 9th century to the early 11th century, the Temple became a place of pilgrimage Buddhists from China, India, Tibet, and Cambodia. The Temple became one of the most important historical traces in the development of human civilization. The grandeur and Majesty of the architecture of Borobudur is a treasure of the world an amazing and priceless.

Borobudur is composed of 1460 relief panels and 504 stupa but actually there are still 160 panels that intentionally hoarded at the very bottom, contains scenes Karmawibhangga Sutra (the law of cause and effect). There are also suggesting that the bottom of the landfill to strengthen parts of the Foundation from the beginning found already very damaged.

The temple was built during the 75 years under the direction of architect Gunadarma with 60000 cubic meters of volcanic rocks from the river Progo and the Elo which is located about 2 km east of the temple. While it is not yet known and the metric system units of length were used to build the Temple of Borobudur is calculated by means of manual draw the thumb and middle finger or measure the length of the hair from the forehead to the base of the Chin.

Karangtengah inscription and Kahulunan, J.G. de Casparis historians estimate the founder of Borobudur is the King of the ancient Mataram of Syailendra dynasty named Samaratungga, and membangunan this temple around the year 824 M giant's new Building can be completed at the time of her daughter, Queen of Pramudawardhani. The construction of Borobudur is estimated to take half a century.

This temple was originally estimated as a temple of worship, J.G. de Casparis estimates that Bhūmi Sambhāra Bhudhāra in Sanskrit, meaning "Hill of the set of ten levels boddhisattwa virtue", is the original name of Borobudur. Some historians also exists stating that etymology is derived from the Sanskrit "Vihara Buddha Uhr" meaning "Buddhist monastery on the Hill".

It is the Temple of Borobudur in Central Java, on a hilltop overlooking lush paddy fields among the hills that rift, coverage riverine area is very large, i.e. measuring 123 x 123 m. Borobudur Temple apparently built on top of an ancient Lake. First, the area is the estuary of the various streams. Because it was buried by lava deposits then become plain. At the end of the VIII century, the King Samaratungga of Sailendra dynasty the House rose to Borobudur Temple led the architect Gunadharma named hinggga the completion of year 746 Saka or 824 ad.

Building of Borobudur Temple is 15129 m² composed of 55000 m³ of stone, consisting of 2 million pieces of stones. The average stone size 25 x 10 x 15 cm. Long piece of stone overall 500 km with overall weight 1.3 million tons of stone. The walls of the Borobudur temple surrounded by pictures or relief is a series of stories terususun in 1460 panel. The length of each panel is 2 meters. So if a series of reliefs it unfolds so long relief more or less entirely reach the 3 km. of this temple has 10 level, where level 1-6 is of square shape, while the level of 7-10 round-shaped. Statues found around the temple buildings totalling 504 pieces. Whereas, high temple of the ground to the tip of the stem of the stupa originally 42 meters, but now live 34.5 metres after being struck by lightning. The very top in the 10th level there is a large stupa 9.90 m in diameter, with a height of 7 m.

Architecture and building stones of the temple is really no comparison, this temple was built without the use of cement structure such as a Union of rows of lego are confirmed and created together without glue at all.

Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles discover Borobudur in the year 1814 in damaged condition and told the site is cleaned and studied thoroughly. The existence of Borobudur has actually been known to the local population in the 18th century where previously covered material of Mount Merapi.

The restoration project of Borobudur massively then starts from 1905 until 1910. With the help of UNESCO, the second restoration to save Borobudur was carried out from August 1913 until 1983. This temple remains strong although the past ten centuries is not well maintained.

In the 1970s the Government of Indonesia and UNESCO are working together to restore the greatness of Borobudur. Repairs done takes eight years until completed and currently is one of the wonders and treasures of Indonesia and the world.

Various disciplines of knowledge involved in the reconstruction effort of Borobudur Temple which is done by Teodhorus van Erp in 1911, Prof. Dr. c. Coremans in 1956, and Prof.Ir. Roosseno in 1971. We should appreciate their efforts lead the restoration of the temple is given the various constraints and difficulties faced is not easy. In 1991 the end of Borobudur was designated as a world heritage by UNESCO.

Borobudur temples are decorated with carved stone relief that represents an overview of the life of Buddha, the archaeologists stated that the temple has 1460 series of reliefs along the walls and platforms. Relief is the world's largest and most comprehensive so that the value of his art is unrivalled. Reading the stories of these reliefs always starts and ends at the gates of the East side at every level. The story starts from the left and ends at the right gates.

This monument is a sacred place and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhist clan. Level ten temples symbolizing three Buddhist cosmic Systems Division. When you start their journey past the base of the temple to reach to the top, they will pass through three levels of Buddhist Cosmology and the substance is a "clone" of the universe according to the Buddhist teachings consists of 3 major parts, namely: (1) the world's desires or Kamadhatu; (2) the world shaped or Rupadhatu; and (3) Pass or shapeless world.

The entire monument itself resembles a giant stupa, but the views from the top to form a mandala. The great stupa at the top of the temple is 40 meters above the ground. The main dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues that were in the perforated stupas.

The Natural Beauty Of Mount Fuji

 Beautiful Of Mount Fuji

 

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, located on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefecture, West of Tokyo. Mount Fuji is located near the Pacific coast in Central Honshu. Fuji surrounded by three towns namely southeastern flank (East), Fuji-Yoshida (North) and Fujinomiya (southwest). A mountain as tall as 3776 m is surrounded by five lakes namely Kawaguchi, Yamanaka, Sai, Motosu, and Shoji.

Mount Fuji is Japan's famous symbol and is often depicted in works of art and photographs, as well as visited by mountain climbers as well as tourists.

Mount Fuji is estimated to be formed around 10000 years ago. A volcano is still active despite having the possibility of eruption of a low, Fuji last erupted in 1707. There are five lakes around Fuji, namely Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Sai, Lake Motosu and Lake Shoji.

Approximately 200,000 people climb Mount Fuji every year, 30% of whom are foreigners. Deadlines are the most popular for hikers is from 1 July to 27 August. The ascent can take from 3 to 7 hours while the decline of the mountain reached around 2 to 5 hours.

The beauty of sakura on this one is indeed wonderful. If Japan is yet to climb to the world famous mountain it seems nothing less. The ascent of the mountain is usually done during summer. Summer in areas of tokyo, nagoya and the other around 40 degrees and above, mount fuji is still cold approaching minus even zero degrees. So if winter will not be able to survive at Fuji. Because in other areas could be minus 3 degrees especially in the Fuji imaginable definitely minus definitely far below. When the climbing season is August. In this month there was a summer vacation, so certainly all the other agencies and companies there about a week long vacation. It was this moment that people use Japanese or foreigners who are in the country Sakura this leisure to Fujisan.

Don't be mistaken for climbing in the mountains as high as 3,000 meters is the atmosphere is quiet. Keramain will appear as the market in this ascent will be pressed. So perjalanpun can not fast should we run queued along with other climbers.

When climbing up don't worry will thirst. You do not need to carry much stock. Because on top of it there is jidouhanbaiki aka vending machines. Stay bring your money staying penjet can drinking water. Japan did not want to trouble people are looking for a simple and make it easy.

 

 

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4 The Best Destination In Bali, Indonesian

The Best Destination In Bali

1. Sanur Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sanur as interesting tourist spots in Bali, already well known from the past, since the construction of the first five-star hotel in Bali, named Bali Beach Hotel which currently named Ina Grand Bali Beach Hotel. Tourist attractions Sanur, becoming one of the options from the domestic or foreign tourists, in addition to tourist spots of Kuta and Jimbaran tourist attractions See More..

2. Beratan Bedugul Lake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beratan Bedugul Lake in  Bali - Bali have four lakes tour, the lakes is Berata lake, Lake Tamblingan, Buyan Lake and the last is Beratan. One of the lakes that will be discussed this time is the Beratan lake. It is location is very easy to find because it is on the edge of the highway See More...

3. Beauty Of Mount Batur In Bali

Batur mountain in Bali is one of the mountain in Bali. This mountain is still active besides the Agung mountain in Bali. This mountain had erupted in 1917 and destroyed some of the housing and villages around the mountain this shelf. But Do not worry, though this mountain including active volcano mountain is still in a state safe. Have long this mountain has become hiking object that is in demand by tourists. Mount Batur peak has an altitude of 5633 feet, or about 1717 meters. On the slopes of Mount Batur there is a lake which is also known as Lake Batur. The lake is the largest lake in Bali See More...

4. Kuta Beach

 

 Do not say you've been to Bali, if not visit Kuta Beach. Tourist attractions this one has become an icon of tourism in Bali. Kuta Beach is not only recognized by domestic tourists, but also very well known by foreign tourists.

 Kuta Beach, located south of the island of the gods. One of the interesting places in Bali are the main objectives of tourists visiting the Bali island. This beach is very tekenal and become a mainstay of the island. See More...

Ok ! Happy Holiday...!!!

Moyo Island, world's Celebrity Attractions

 Moyo Island

The island of Moyo District in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia. The distance is approximately two and a half kilometers north of Sumbawa Island, NTB. The purpose of the attractions for domestic and foreign tourists. Even Mick Jagger, Maria Sarapova and Princess Diana ever visiting this place. The island is famous for its natural beauty. Aside from pristine and deserted, the atmosphere on the island provide tranquillity.

The beauty of the island of Moyo no doubt. Here are a variety of types of flora and fauna such as butterflies, twenty-one types of bats, wild pigs, deer, snakes, various kinds of birds and other animals. This indicates that the island of Moyo awake preserved. In addition to being able to enjoy the beauty of its forests, you can also enjoy the natural beauty of its bottom which is certainly still very beautiful.

For nature lovers and bird, Moyo Island is Heaven itself. Of the 124 bird species that exist on Sumbawa, 84 of which type in here. Some rare species such as the yellow-headed older brother and birds scorched you can find on the island. For lovers of hiking, you'll find waterfalls, caves, and rivers that you can follow. And for the hobby go snorkelling or diving, here there are spots under the sea and certainly very beautiful.. You will find sponges, anemones, eels, pelagic, manta, a flying fish until small sharks were swimming.

 

 

 

 

Facilities

On this island you can stay at Amanwana Resort (the only five-star hotel quality resort on the island of Moyo) and costs enough expensive i.e. around $ 800 per night. Alternatively, you can get some place to stay in the homes of villagers Labuan Aji and costs according to agreement or around Rp 150,000 to 200,000 Usd per night. Or when you want to, can also bring their own tents with beds supplies such as sleeping bag, so surely it would be more save your finances.

Transport access

Access to the island of Moyo is indeed a bit is not easy.

When you're from Mataram, Lombok, NTB, you could use ground vehicles with the route from Mataram heading to the port of Kayangan. From the Harbour continued to Poto Tano (ferry boat). From Poto Tano could directly go to Sumbawa Besar (with ground vehicles). Total journey time of about six hours of travel.

You can also use air lines i.e. from Lombok International Airport heading to Sultan Kaharuddin Airport, Sumbawa using Fokker aircraft of the same.

From Sumbawa continued towards the harbour mouth of the times. From this port, you can ship with people and costs about Rp 20000 to Rp 25000 per person. The ship departed for the island of Moyo at around 11.30 pm local time with the time it takes about two hours to the journey. The ship will depart to Sumbawa again around 9 a.m. local time. When you want to use the people's ship this again then you should stay. Alternatively, you can use the boat belonging to the fishermen and costs around Rp 400,000 to Rp 600,000 or according to agreement (if not stay and want to return to Sumbawa on the same day).

If you want more quickly, you can rent speedboats belonging to the private sector with more expensive cost amounting to about Rp 3,000,000 (back and forth). The benefits, in addition to the time it might take faster ships were able to surround the island of Moyo a full day.

Choice of access to the Moyo Island is via Ai Bari which is about 20 km from Sumbawa Besar. From Ai Bari, you could use a speed boat with it takes about 20 minutes by boat or use ketinting ship with the longer course.