Today Prof. Shimizu took us to Nara and gave us a private Tour around the Hōryū-ji Temple (National Treasure) in Nara Prefecture to see the oldest wood building in existence.
study trip
DAY – 11: KYOTO
The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera temple, an impressive wooden structure from 1633, is being restored and is completely enclosed by scaffolding and a protective shell. Continue reading
DAY – 09: KYOTO
We were in the special cedar forest in the north of Kyoto the whole day.
今日は京都の北にあるとても珍しい杉の産地に一日中いました。
DAY – 08: TAKAYAMA – KYOTO
Just like the old carpenters did back in Edo-Period, we left Takayama today to continue our investigations in Kyoto. Above the Shimogamo Shrine. Continue reading
