Kokawa-dera Temple
On the boarder between Osaka and Wakayama is the Izumi Mountain Chain. Just at the foot of those high mountains
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Wakayama Prefecture
Exploring Koyasan: Kongobu-ji
The ancient temple complex Koyasan is one of the most spiritual locations in Japan. With literally hundreds of temples within
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Koyasan’s Okunoin Cemetery: Resting Place of Kukai
The two most sacred places in Koyasan are the Danjo Garan and Okunoin. The Danjo Garan for people to study
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The Danjo Garan, the Heart of Kukai’s Koyasan
Koyasan, or Mt. Koya, is one of the most popular destinations in the Kansai region. Just an hour and thirty
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The Choishi Michi: The Sacred Pilgrimage to Koyasan
Koyasan is one of the most famous tourist place in Kansai region. While today getting there is pretty easy as
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Tama the Cat: The Legacy of Kishi’s Super Stationmaster
Wakayama Railway runs only 15 km, connecting Wakayama City and the small town of Kishi. This small railway stood on
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Tomogashima Island: Military Ruins and a “Castle in the Sky”?
On the Kitan Strait just north of Wakayama City is the small island cluster of Tomogashima. While you may think
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