Experience Once-In-A-Lifetime Commemorative Events in 2015
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION JAPAN Experience Lake Once-in-a-Lifetime Kyoto Biwa-ko Commemorative Kōbe Nara Events in 2015 AdvertisementOsaka here’s never been a better time to visit Japan’s historic Kansai Mt.Koya T region. In 2015, the region’s main cities of Nara and Osaka, and the famed Buddhist retreat of Mt. Koya Kyoto Tokyo (all easily reached from Kyoto) will celebrate landmark events, offering visitors the chance to experience has been rebuilt many times over the Japan at its most authentic. centuries, including renovations to the main hall that take place every One of Japan’s most sacred sites, 20 years. The next renovation will be Mt. Koya (or Koyasan in Japanese) in 2015/16, offering the rare chance is home to more than 100 Buddhist to witness the rebuilding ceremony, temples, half of which offer called Shikinen Zotai. accommodations. Founded in 816 by Kobo Daishi, one of Japan’s most In contrast to Kasuga Taisha Shrine revered Buddhist figures, Koyasan and Koyasan, both of which are part will celebrate its 1,200th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in 2015 with ceremonies and events Osaka is a bustling metropolis famed scheduled from April 2 to May 21. for its unique entertainment district, Wander amidst the tranquil beauty Dotonbori. Set along the Dotonbori- of Japan’s largest cemetery, Okunoin, gawa canal and buzzing with light named one of the world’s most from giant neon signs and illuminated beautiful cemeteries in 2014 by advertisements, this neighborhood is Travel + Leisure. Explore the impressive the place to go in Osaka for fantastic Danjo Garan complex, one of the first food, theater, and entertainment.
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