Trips Archives - Kansai Odyssey

2018 is a big year for Japanese Americans living in Hawaii. 150 years ago, the very first Japanese laborers moved

Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Japan’s Oldest Pilgrimage

Japan has a lot of temples, but not all temples are created equal. Temples have been part of Japan’s landscape

Ise Jingu, or Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most important shrines in Japan. Composed of roughly 125 small

For centuries, going to Ise Jingu was the highlight of a commoner’s life. While going to Ise Jingu may not

Ise Grand Shrine, or Ise Jingu [伊勢神宮] as it is better known by Japanese people, is one of the most

When people plan coming to Japan immediately large sprawling cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and our dear Osaka come to mind.

If you have been following us along on our adventures throughout the Izumo region, you will have seen the instruction