Matsue Castle: the Most Famous Castle in Sanin Region
For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles
Read MoreAdventures in Kansai and Beyond
For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles
Read MoreA first-time traveler to Nara might assume that the best, if not the only, place to visit is Nara City.
Read MoreSitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it
Read MoreIn the center of Aichi Prefecture is the old city, Okazaki. Known as the birthplace of Hatcho Miso, Okazaki is
Read MoreFukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by
Read MoreIn cental Kyoto City is the 17th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Rokuharamitsu-ji. Though it is a rather small temple,
Read MoreTsubosaka-dera Temple, also known as Minami-Hokke-ji Temple, is one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Although it
Read MoreKyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine is certainly popular shrines in Japan as the best Inari shrine to visit. However, for people
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