• Home
  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Travel
  • Writing
  • Newsletter
  • Now
  • Gravel garden of Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto
    This the front garden (前庭) of the abbot's living quarters (方丈). The garden is named Hashin-tei (波心庭) but also Kodai-ji Tei-en (高台寺庭園).
  • Todai-ji I
    View of the Todai-ji from the back of the shrine.
  • Houses along the Kamo river in Kyoto
    Taken from the popular path along the river called Noryo-Yuka (納涼床). Behind the houses is the famous Pontocho Alley (先斗町通).
  • Philosopher's Path in Kyoto II
    The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道) is a famous path in the North of Kyoto. Very beautiful during Hanami (cherry trees blooming period).
  • Gravel garden of Kennin-ji Temple
    View from inside one of the buildings.
  • Aqueduct at Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto
    This aqueduct is named Suirokaku (水路閣), located at Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺). It was built in the Meiji Era (fairly recent considering Japan's long history). Yes, it was built in the style of the Romans.
  • Todai-ji II
    The oldest wood building in the world.
  • Kyomizudera in Kyoto
    The famous Kyomizudera (清水寺).
  • Cafe in an old Machiya in Nara
    A kanmidokoro (甘味処) -cafe that serves Japanese sweets- in a traditional machiya (町家, townhouse) in Nara.
  • Bronze lanterns of Kasuga Taisha
    Kasuga Taisha is an old shrine in Nara that once belonged to the Fujiawara family, imperial regents in Japan until the Meiji Restoration.
  • Philosopher's Path in Kyoto I
    The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道) is a famous path in the North of Kyoto. Very beautiful during Hanami (cherry trees blooming period).
  • Kyoto by night
    Kyoto on a raining day at night.
  • Iho-an Tea House of Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto
    Iho-an (遺芳庵) is a tea house (茶室) inside the Kodai-ji Temple. It was built by a wealthy merchant in memory of his second wife, a famous geisha.
  • Todai-ji III
    The oldest wood building in the world.
  • Koto concert at Maruyama Park
    Very beautiful music.
  • Todai-ji IV
    The oldest wood building in the world. View of the entrance gate from the main building.
  • Gionkaku Tower in Kyoto
    Gionkaku Tower (祇園閣) is part of Daiu-in Temple (大雲院).
  • Restaurant garden in Kyoto
    Beautiful garden inside a restaurant in Kyoto.
  • Path to Kei'un-den Shrine
    Kei'un-den Shrine (景雲殿) is part of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.
  • Temple in Kyoto
    Some temple in Kyoto, probably around Kennin-ji Temple.
  • Hanami by night in Kyoto
    Walking along a stream at Maruyama park in Kyoto.
  • The (pond of the) Silver Pavilion in Kyoto
    Popularly known as Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺) to contrast with the more famous Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Gold Pavilion), it is officially called Kannon-den (観音殿). Unfortunately it was under restoration at that time...and it was also raining.
  • Gate of Todai-ji Chushoin
    Todai-ji Chushoin (東大寺中性院) is a Tacchu (塔頭), a small Zen temple built to commemorate the death of a high priest.
  • Gravel garden of Kennin-ji Temple
    This the front garden (前庭) of the abbot's living quarters (方丈). The garden is named Daiou-en (大雄苑).
  • Nigatsudo Hall
    Nigatsudo (二月堂) is a hilltop hall located inside the famous Todai-ji Temple. It has superb views of Nara from its balcony.
  • Sanneizaka in Kyoto
    Sanneizaka (三年坂) is one of the busy streets near Kyomizudera (清水寺).
Copyright 2021 Oli/J.T.Oliveira | Privacy Policy | Theme built by Apollo13.
We use cookies in this website to give you the most relevant experience. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept AllRead More
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT