How to rest in April

Cherry blossom - what not occasion to go to Japan? April - the time of universal flowering. A heroic soul sings at the sight of the surrounding grandeur and life is seen in rainbow colors. Sad only that all this short-lived. But the Japanese do not feel sad about this - they philosophize. The national symbol of Japan - cherry blossoms, the unusual, exotic, and always beautiful. For each type of Japanese cherry blossoms filled with deep meaning - no wonder that every year the whole country is watching how the cherry blossoms, and it becomes one of the main topics in their news programs. April - the best time to go to Japan, through the patriarchal and running ahead of the rest of the way of technological progress, a mysterious and incomprehensible, aloof and always benevolent. And if you need a reason to give up everything and give up on the other end of the world, the cherry blossom may well become such an occasion. But at the same time take a dip in the hot springs of Beppu, life-giving, take a stroll through the parks and temple complex of Nikko and discover the tropical Japan - Okinawa Island. Nikko If you ask the Japanese, where the most beautiful cherry blossom in the country, he invariably says "Nikko". This is one of the most beautiful cities of the ancient country. It is here that thousands of Japanese come to admire the falling leaves in autumn and spring - enjoy the view of cherry blossoms and celebrate on this phenomenon is an ancient holiday khans. By the way, hanami is known since the VII century, and originally it marked only the Japanese aristocrats, in poems praising the beauty of cherry blossoms. To reinforce the impression of cherry blossoms, under them establish special lighting Despite the relative popularity and people's love, Nikko is a fairly quiet town where life flows slowly and can not in a hurry. Most tourists prefer to stay in the nearby small resort village Yamoto, famous for its hot springs. In between curative bathing and contemplation of the beautiful natural environment you can walk to Nikko National Park and explore the local attractions. The temple complex Tosegu favorite vacation spot as locals and tourists alike - the Nikko National Park. There has recently reconstructed the sacred bridge Cinque, who stands here for more than 4 centuries. Sacred Bridge Cinque In the depths of the park lies a beautiful lake Chuzenji, and a bit further noise majestic hundred-meter waterfall Kegon (incidentally, infamous as the place to commit suicide). Lake Tyudzendzi main attractions of Nikko - two of the temple complex. Lavishly Jeweled ornaments Tosegu was built in the early XVII century, after the founder of the shogunate, Ieyasu Tokugawa, and at first looked like a much more modest. More Chinese than Japanese in style, ornate decoration on the facade Tosegu - the result of later alterations complex descendant of the great Ieyasu, who held the old facade of inappropriately simple and unpretentious. One of the gates that lead into the temple, are a poetic name gate of sunlight. And the gates themselves, and the temple Tosegu considered a national treasure and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Gate of the Sunshine Second Temple complex, Dayyuinbe, erected in memory of the worthy descendants of the great Tokugawa, and in deference looks restrained and easier. And it's very Japanese - modesty and respect for ancestors, even through the centuries. Beppu Located on the island of Kyushu, the small town of Beppu in every Japanese over 10 years, primarily associated with the concept of onsen, ie thermal healing springs. In this region there are over three thousand natural hot springs - is the biggest cluster of onsen in Japan. A number of tourists every year who come to relax and recuperate in Beppu, exceeds 12 million. So Beppu is considered one of the most popular resorts in the country of the Rising Sun. Emitting steam Hot Springs Beppu Onsen Beppu Most are located at the foot of Mount Aso, which in itself is quite interesting. During a powerful eruption about 200,000 years ago, there was formed a huge 120-kilometer crater. If you love hiking, and not against lung extreme, do not be lazy and go with a guide on mountain trails - at least get a lot of new impressions and emotions. For the sake of this kind is to climb to the top of the story itself onsen in these parts is more than a thousand years, many of them became a family affair. For example, the onsen Takegavara (he has a high frequency of eruptions) for the past century and a half belong to one family and enjoys a reputation as one of the best onsen country. A huge wooden building built directly above the emitting steam lake of black sand. While most onsen are now accepting both sexes, there is still practiced separate swimming for men and women. Azure waters of the "Umi jigoku" to the hot springs in Japan are treated as sacred places, because they confer health and longevity. A variety of baths and procedures in Beppu impressive. Apart from the usual hot mineral pools with water of all colors and rich mineral composition, there is a sand bath, steam and mud. The water temperature in the Tino ike jigoku reaches 90 degrees What else Beppu is famous because it is their jigoku, or "hell sources. They are not used for bathing and curative purposes, and delight your eyes unusual and bizarre forms. It is true that exudes a scent of love is not everything - a strong smell of sulfur envelops the entire area. Attention travelers deserve the following sources: bright azure "Umi jigoku" with water temperature over 90 degrees, the blood-red because of the content of iron salts "Tino ike jigoku", milky-white "Shiraike jigoku", releasing a fountain of dirt "Bodzu jigoku" and many others. Milky-white "Shiraike jigoku" Beppu - Japan is in a nutshell: a calm and philosophical, sometimes crowded, traditional and very modern at the same time. Someone is looking for all sorts of entertainment here in the entertainment district, and someone relaxes and finds healing in one of hundreds of baths. Incidentally, the list "One hundred most beautiful natural places in Japan" reeky Beppu hot springs in second place after the city of Fuji, but it says a lot. Okinawa, Okinawa - Japan is a different, tropical, a resort where the rock gardens and cherry blossoms give way to white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees in the wind. And despite the terrible destruction of World War II, centuries of subordination and exploitation, now Japan is immensely fond of Okinawa, and the majority of Japanese people prefer to spend their vacation here. Not surprisingly - on the islands year-round mild climate and plenty of sun. The beaches of Okinawa vegetation is lacking - from subtropical rainforest to mangrove jungle. And the underwater world - dream of a diver: raznotsvete fish and bizarre coral reefs. Coast just strewn beaches of white sand to Hoshi-sun (also called old-Sand), or "star sand", which consists of a myriad of tiny skeletons of marine animals. The most popular beaches are located to the west of Okinawa - this Okuma, Manz, and an amazing Moon beach. View of the beach Okuma Okinawa main attractions - the picturesque northern region of Hedo Misaki, castle and gardens Nakagusuki Ishkinaen. And for travelers with young children especially are open two family theme park - "Nago Pineapple Park" and "Okinawa Peace. For those who can not live without shopping and other civilized entertainment, nahe there Kakusaydori area. Castle Nakagusuki - once lived here samurai At the time Okinawa was considered the center of the medieval kingdom of Ryukyu, and there still remain traces of a rich cultural past - in architecture, language, music and cuisine. By the way, local cuisine surprisingly balanced in its composition and something smacks of the Mediterranean - not for nothing that among the natives of these places as many centenarians. See also: Wild America - The bears and geysers famous traveler Soviet Anomalous geyser appeared in Chile on the man-temple on the water and the city on a volcano how to rest in January as the rest in February, how to rest in March as the rest of April as a break in May as rest in June as a rest in July as a rest break in August as in September, how to rest in October as the rest in November as the rest in December Where to go in February