What are those Japanese house with a indoor garden called?
What are those Japanese house with a indoor garden called?
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What are those Japanese house with a indoor garden called?
It’s called a Zyen Garden
we call the garden “日本庭園 (nihon teien)”, but actually I haven’t seen that in general people’s houses.
It can be called a nihon teien in Japanese, but there are other terms for it. I suppose this could be translated into a “zen garden” when describing it in English. Perhaps even a bonsai garden. I’ve never seen it inside of a home, but perhaps in luxuriously large homes it may be in a courtyard in the center of the building, but not actually ‘inside’. Just fyi, anime does not accurately describe life or culture in Japan lol. The wood that carries water and tips over when full is simply known as a “Japanese bamboo fountain” in English. I forgot the name in Japanese, but there is a word to describe it, sorry haha.
EDIT: I just remembered, I think you’re talking about Shishi odoshi (鹿威し). Sozu (添水) is the name of the water fountain you mentioned.
My husband and I just got orders for Yokota and this is our first over seas base to be sent to, in fact its our second base in our whole military career. Our first duty station was Cannon AFB in Clovis, New Mexico (AKA: in the middle of NO WHERE!) and its really dull here. I was wonder what is the housing like and if there are back yards that are fenced. We have two dogs that we will be bringing with us and they need a potty..lol. Also What is Fussa City like I’ve looked around for some photos because I am a very visual person but I can’t seem to find any really good photos showing me what the area is like…..SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE…I WANT TO KNOW WHERE AND WHAT I AM GOING TO BE LIVING IN FOR 4 YEARS…LOL..
Thanks
I am planning a trip to Japan. The point of the trip is to experience traditional Japan during most of the trip, and to experience ‘new’ Japan for a portion of the trip. I feel the best way to experience this would be to stay at a few Ryokans. I have no idea which ones would be best suited for us. I am taking my teenage daughter with me, and she would love to spend a day or two in Tokyo. I would like to stay in a ryokan that is near the ocean. ( since Tokyo looks very close to the water on my map, that should not be too hard to do.) I would also like to stay at one ryokan that is away from the cities, and would be more quiet and serene. This is mainly a vacation to rest, recover, regenerate. I will tell you the things that are important to me to experience, and if you can recommend a particular Ryokan, ( or 2 or 3) that would be awesome! Also, if you can recommend some touristy- things to do….. even better!!
ok… here goes….
I would like to stay at 2 or 3 different ryokans during our stay
I would like it if one of them was close to Tokyo, so we can not have to travel too far in the first day or so of our trip.
I would like at least one ryokan to be near the ocean.
I would prefer if the ryokan was traditional in nature, and not so much modern.
I would like the prices to be reasonable- I plan to stay at at least one ryokan that is in a higher price range as a treat, but would also like to stay at a couple that are not going to break the bank.
I would like at least one of the ryokans to offer Japanese gardens, waterfalls, scenery, etc to foster peace and calm the mind.
I would like most ( but maybe not all of them have to be) of the ryokans to be near at least some shops and restaurants, in case we get tired of seafood and want to go say to a soba shop, or sushi-ya, etc.
I would like to tour a soba shop, a sake making shop, and maybe enjoy learning a green tea ceremony, or sushi making class. Any ideas like this are welcome.
also, I would like at least one or 2 of the ryokans to have onsen available.
I dont mind if one of the Ryokans are in the mountains or forest areas? as I would also like to visit a temple or shrine, and might enjoy being away from the city, but Not too high of elevation!! Also, I would like to keep it less than 2 hours or so away, so I dont have to spend all day in a bus or train.
thank you in advance for any ideas or suggestions you have. I have done ALOT of looking online on youtube, japanese websites etc and ryokan lists- but there are 50 thousand ryokans in the country and it is hard to know where to start!!!
Mainly, I want to feel welcome, safe, and relaxed, and dont really want to go where foreigners are not welcome.
any further suggestions you may have are also welcome!!
ps- I would also like to stay at some hotels between the ryokans, ones that are good and clean, but not too pricey. Like best western or something like that?
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My husband and I just got orders for Yokota and this is our first over seas base to be sent to, in fact its our second base in our whole military career. Our first duty station was Cannon AFB in Clovis, New Mexico (AKA: in the middle of NO WHERE!) and its really dull here. I was wonder what is the housing like and if there are back yards that are fenced. We have two dogs that we will be bringing with us and they need a potty..lol. Also What is Fussa City like I’ve looked around for some photos because I am a very visual person but I can’t seem to find any really good photos showing me what the area is like…..SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE…I WANT TO KNOW WHERE AND WHAT I AM GOING TO BE LIVING IN FOR 4 YEARS…LOL..
Thanks
Everytime I see a program about Japan and they show traditional japanese houses the laundry machines and sometimes even dish washers are outside why
Is it because the rooms in japanese houses are generally small and lack of space for these machines?
I am planning a trip to Japan. The point of the trip is to experience traditional Japan during most of the trip, and to experience ‘new’ Japan for a portion of the trip. I feel the best way to experience this would be to stay at a few Ryokans. I have no idea which ones would be best suited for us. I am taking my teenage daughter with me, and she would love to spend a day or two in Tokyo. I would like to stay in a ryokan that is near the ocean. ( since Tokyo looks very close to the water on my map, that should not be too hard to do.) I would also like to stay at one ryokan that is away from the cities, and would be more quiet and serene. This is mainly a vacation to rest, recover, regenerate. I will tell you the things that are important to me to experience, and if you can recommend a particular Ryokan, ( or 2 or 3) that would be awesome! Also, if you can recommend some touristy- things to do….. even better!!
ok… here goes….
I would like to stay at 2 or 3 different ryokans during our stay
I would like it if one of them was close to Tokyo, so we can not have to travel too far in the first day or so of our trip.
I would like at least one ryokan to be near the ocean.
I would prefer if the ryokan was traditional in nature, and not so much modern.
I would like the prices to be reasonable- I plan to stay at at least one ryokan that is in a higher price range as a treat, but would also like to stay at a couple that are not going to break the bank.
I would like at least one of the ryokans to offer Japanese gardens, waterfalls, scenery, etc to foster peace and calm the mind.
I would like most ( but maybe not all of them have to be) of the ryokans to be near at least some shops and restaurants, in case we get tired of seafood and want to go say to a soba shop, or sushi-ya, etc.
I would like to tour a soba shop, a sake making shop, and maybe enjoy learning a green tea ceremony, or sushi making class. Any ideas like this are welcome.
also, I would like at least one or 2 of the ryokans to have onsen available.
I dont mind if one of the Ryokans are in the mountains or forest areas? as I would also like to visit a temple or shrine, and might enjoy being away from the city, but Not too high of elevation!! Also, I would like to keep it less than 2 hours or so away, so I dont have to spend all day in a bus or train.
thank you in advance for any ideas or suggestions you have. I have done ALOT of looking online on youtube, japanese websites etc and ryokan lists- but there are 50 thousand ryokans in the country and it is hard to know where to start!!!
Mainly, I want to feel welcome, safe, and relaxed, and dont really want to go where foreigners are not welcome.
any further suggestions you may have are also welcome!!
ps- I would also like to stay at some hotels between the ryokans, ones that are good and clean, but not too pricey. Like best western or something like that?