On her dream holiday, the author would like to visit Japan, especially Kyoto. In Kyoto, she wants to visit several famous temples and gardens, including Ryoan-ji temple and its stone garden, Kinkaku-ji temple known as the Golden Pavilion with its impressive gardens, and Kiyomizu-dera temple situated on a mountain. She also wants to explore Castle Nijo, with its large garden and two palaces, as well as Castle Himeji-jo, regarded as the finest surviving example of a Japanese castle. The author hopes to one day visit these historic and beautiful places in Kyoto.

1. ,,MY DREAM HOLIDAY”
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

2. 1. On my dream…
2. Why Japan?
3. Why Kyoto?
4. Breathtaking views…
5. Ryoan-ji
6. Ryoan-ji
7. Kinkaku-ji
8. Kinkaku-ji
9. Kiyomizu-dera
10. Castle Nijo
11. . Castle Nijo…
INDEKS
12. Castle Nijo…
13. Castle Nijo…
14. On the right-
15. Castle Nijo…
16. Castle Nijo…
17. Castle Himeji-jo
18. Castle Himeji-jo…
19. Castle Himeji-jo…
20. A panoramic view…
21. Sanjusangendo temple
22. About Author
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

3. On my dream holiday I would like to
go to Japan...

4. Why Japan?
I am fascinated by Japanese culture and tradition. I also
know some words in Japanese. If I were to choose the place I would
go to Kyoto dictrict...
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

5. Why KYOTO?
Because Kyoto was the
capital of Japan for over a
millennium, and has a reputation as
its most beautiful city and district.
The tradition mixes up with the
modern world in the city. We can
discover Kyoto's beauty in the
temples and parks which sorrounds
the city center. There is a lot of
places worth seeing in Kyoto.
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

6. Breathtaking views of Kyoto

7. RYOAN-JI
If I`ll be in Kyoto, I would go to the Ryoan-ji temple and to
the stone garden.
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8. RYOAN-JI
Ryoan-ji is The Temple of the
Dragon at Peace. The Ryoan-ji garden is
considered as one of the finest
surviving examples of dry landscape.
Rock formations and pebbles are
characteristic for the garden.
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9. KINKAKU-JI
Kinkaku-ji or Rokuon-ji, it`s another temple. It has wonderful views.
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10. KINKAKU-JI
Kinkaku-ji is known as a Temple of the Golden Pavilion. The
garden around the temple is impressive. It is considered to be a classical
age of Japanese garden design. It is also one of the most popular
buildings in Japan, attracting a lot of visitors every year.
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

11. KIYOMIZU-DERA
It`s a temple which is situated on a mountain Otowa.
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12. CASTLE NIJO
It`s a beautiful castle. It has a large garden and two palaces.
If I would be there I`ll be exploring this wonderful place for several
days.
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

13. CASTLE NIJO – Gate to
Ninomaru Palace
It is a castle, with two
rings of fortifications, the
Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the
Honmaru Palace, various support
buildings and several gardens. The
surface area of the castle is 275,000
square meters. Here we can admire
the main gate to Ninomaru Palace.

14. CASTLE NIJO -
Fortifications
The fortifications
of Nijo Castle has got a wall
and a wide moat. The outer
wall has three gates while the
inner wall has two. Here we
can see the inner walls and
moat of the Nijo Castle.

15. CASTLE NIJO – Ninomaru
Palace
Ninomaru Palace has got
five connected separate buildings.
The decoration includes rich gold
leaf and elaborate wood carvings.
They impress visitors with the power
and wealth of the shoguns. The doors
and walls of each room are decorated
with wall paintings.

16. On the right- the plan of the Castle Nijo
On the left- the plan of the Ninomaru
Palace

17. CASTLE NIJO – Honmaru
Palace
Honmaru Palace is on
the area of 1600 square meters.
The complex has four parts:
living quarters, reception and
entertainment rooms, entrance
halls and kitchen area. The
different areas are connected by
corridors and courtyards. The
palace displays paintings by
several famous masters, such as
Kano Eigaku.

18. CASTLE NIJO – Garden
In the castle area there is a
beautiful garden with cherry Japanese
plum trees. The garden has a large
pond with three islands and features
numerous carefully placed stones and
pine trees.

19. CASTLE HIMEJI-JO
This castle is the most beautiful in the whole district of
Kioto.
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20. CASTLE HIMEJI-JO
Himeji Castle is a
complex located on a hill in
Himeji. The castle is regarded
as the finest surviving
example of prototypical
Japanese castle architecture.

21. CASTLE HIMEJI-JO –
wonderful views of the castle

22. A panoramic view of the castle
grounds, with Himeji city in the
foreground

23. SANJUSANGENDO TEMPLE
It`s an amazing temple and I would like to visit it one day.
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40

24. ABOUT AUTHOR
I`m Anna Kozłowska. I go to primary school number 40 in
Wrocław. I`m in 6th year and I like learning English.
Anna Kozłowska kl. VI SP nr 40