Japanese Buddhist Statues: A Guide from Nyorai to Shitenno
For many a trip to Japan is not complete without a stop in one of the many Buddhist temples dotting
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Iimoriyama Castle: Osaka’s Mountain Fortress
Mt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just
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Naritasan Fudoson: Osaka’s Famous Setsubun Temple
In north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: Shiga’s most famous shrine
At the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as
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Yokawa of Enryaku-ji, Birthplace of Omikuji
On the top of Mt. Hiei is a huge temple complex, Enryaku-ji. While many people just visit the To-do the
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Sai-to: Enryaku-ji’s Western Pagoda
On the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and
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To-do, the Eastern Pagoda of Enryaku-ji Temple
Called Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred
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