Kyoto City of Zen: Visiting the Heritage Sites of Japan's Ancient Capital
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 4805309784 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She interprets for different groups and teaches about Kyoto's history and culture and is the author of "Exploring Kyoto." Ben Simmons is a longtime Japan resident whose photos have appeared in books, magazines, and exhibitions worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the United Nations. He holds an MFA from the University of Florida. . A resident of Kyoto for over 40 years, Judith Clancy lives in a 120-year-old converted weaver's studio in Nishijin, Kyoto
Art and design form the weft and warp of this vibrant 1,200-year-old city, home to hundreds of gardens, palaces, villas and magnificent wooden temples, including seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites.Like a Zen koan, Kyoto defies easy description. This travel pictorial and Japan travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historic and spiritual center.An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. The city's natural setting also comes into focus as you walk along leafy mountain paths and through spectacular parks and gardens viewing the best foliage each season has to offer.. Its citizens may work at Nint
"…provides great inspiration about where to visit in the city." —Kyoto Journal
Jake said Defining Zen. My pre-ordered copy of "Kyoto, City of Zen" arrived a few weeks ago. This collaborative effort between photographer Ben Simmons, and Kyoto expert Judith Clancy is a jewel of a book - very pleased to own it.The book devotes several pages of images and text to each of the seventeen World Heritage Sites i. Kindle version is disappointing because of low-res photos Rodney McKay The photos in the Kindle version are low-resolution, and it is VERY disappointing how small they are on a Kindle Fire HDX. If zoomed to fill the screen, they are quite blurry. I assume the print version is much better, but I wanted a more portable version to carry to Kyoto with me. It is most definitel. "Perfect book for planning your Kyoto trip!" according to Rebekah J.. This is a gorgeous book! The book photographs are stunning. So often these books have a great cover and then lame photos inside. Not the case here! The photos will help you choose between the multitude of options in the area. Very helpful!The book covers highlights about some of the most important temp