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Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it

Okazaki Castle: Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu

In the center of Aichi Prefecture is the old city, Okazaki. Known as the birthplace of Hatcho Miso, Okazaki is

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by

Tsubosaka-dera Temple, also known as Minami-Hokke-ji Temple, is one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Although it

Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine is certainly popular and is hands down one of the most well-known and popular shrines in

Far off in the wilds of north Kyoto is one of the most mysterious places in Japan, Mount Kurama, and

A mere half hour from the center of Kyoto will take you up the chain of mountains that cradle the

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