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A list of attractive places in Greece

<Amazing Meteora, rock pinnacles topped with monasteries> We visited Greece attractive places in May and would like to the experience and beautiful town & scenery photo with below list. www.tohoku-guide.com Place name World Heritage site Genre Article (New)Mykonos island / ミコノス島 - Island, B</amazing>…

(Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites <Motsu-ji temple>

<Oizumigaike(Pond)> Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. This time we pick up Motsu-ji temple. Below is the last time article of Chuson-ji temple. www.tohoku-guide.com Motsu-ji temple was f</oizumigaike(pond)>…

(Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites <Chuson-ji temple>

<The approach to the main hall> Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. This time pick up Chuson-ji temple scenery. <Bell tower located along the approach to the main hall> We visited Hiraizumi this month again and update the different …</bell></the>

Meteora, experiencing sanctuaries lasting several generation at monasteries (3)

<Great Meteoron in Meteora> As indicate last article that introducing monasteries of Great Meteoron, Holy Trinity and St. Stephen. Great Meteoron The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro (Transfiguration of Jesus) is the biggest and oldest one of all, dating back to the </great>…

Meteora, experiencing sanctuaries lasting several generation at monasteries (2)

<Look over Varlaam from Great Meteoron> As introduced last article that Meteora is consists of rock pinnacles topped with 24 monasteries in total. These 24 monasteries emerged on the peak of the rocks from 14th until 16th century. And existing 6 monasteries became the centers o</look>…

Meteora, experiencing sanctuaries lasting several generation at monasteries (1)

<Great Meteoron in Meteora> Meteora is located near the town of Kalampaka and consists of rock pinnacles topped with 24 monasteries in total. And 6 of monasteries are open to public, we visited three monasteries this time, Great Meteoron, Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) </great>…

(Preamble) Introduce attractive places in Greek islands & mainland

<Mykonos islands photo> We visited attractive places in Greeke islands & mainland during Japan' national holiday in the beginnig of May. In addition to the attractive places in Japan Tohoku, we as a interpreter-guide would like to share the experience and beauti</mykonos>…

Lake Juniko, crystal clear water with mystical natural beauty

As explained previous article "Shirakami Sanchi, a world heritage site cover bleech forest and beautiful lakes", one of the highlight of Sirakami sanchi(白神山地) is Lake Juniko (十二湖 "twelve lakes"). www.tohoku-guide.com It is a series …

Shirakami Sanchi, a world heritage site cover bleech forest and beautiful lakes

Shirakami Sanchi(白神山地) is an extensive mountain range of 130,000 ha straddling the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures in Tohoku. And approximately 17,000 ha in the center of the forest is registered one of the first UNESCO Wor…

Hiraizumi, famous for its golden pavillion and pure land style garden

Hiraizumi (平泉) has two major popular attraction. One is Chuson-ji temple, the other is Motsu-ji temple. Chuson-ji temple is registered as a World Heritage site in 2011. It was chosen as the seat of the "Northern branch" of the Fujiwara f…