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To many, Japan epitomizes a grandeur which is enmeshed in enigma, grace which
is almost poetic by virtue of being minimal and a culture which finds few compeers
in wealth. Japan to many represents the face of East Asia. Tourist Attractions
in Japan run wild and rampant, and are known to jump upon an unsuspecting tourist
and captivate him by sheer charm.
Some of the chief tourist attractions in Japan are-
Temples in Japan
The Temples in Japan are houses of worship for the Buddhists, who account for
80% of the country's population. Beautiful as they stand, the temples should
be especially noted for the manner in which they blend with their verdant surroundings.
The simple architecture of these temples cannot go unnoticed.
Shrines in Japan
Japan is home to nearly one million shrines, most of which are important places
of worship for the followers of Shintoism. These shrines are mostly located
far from the crowded cities, close to the isolated woods whose calmness they
seem to suck and manifest in their tranquility.
When first built, these shrines in Japan were extremely bare and simple places
of worship with only a single room. In the course of many years, Chinese architecture
gained ground in Japan as did Buddhism, and consequently the shrines began to
resemble Buddhist temples more.
Depending on the style of architecture, a shrine may be divided into the
following types-
- Taisha
- Nagare
- Shinmei
- Hachiman
Gardens in Japan
The profuse richness of Japanese art overflows into many walks of their lives,
gardens being no exception. While many of the gardens in Japan are located in
the calm environs of monasteries, others blossom in the ruins of feudal lords'
castles. Ponds are an indispensable feature of almost all the gardens in Japan.
The gardens in Japan may be categorized into the following types-
- Tsukiyama Gardens (hill gardens)
- Karesansui Gardens (dry gardens)
- Chaniwa Gardens (tea gardens).
Castles in Japan
In its essence, castles in Japan, like other castles around the world, were
built for military purposes. As the years brought peace and prosperity, these
castles were metamorphosed into important commercial centers. Thus in due course
of time, the castle became grander and assumed the pride of the entire region.
Castles in Japan were born out of immense labor, involving marriage of conscientious
planning and untiring toil.
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