Kasagi Temple: The Buddha in the Boulder
On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,
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Fall Foliage
Bishamon-do: Kyoto’s Best Kept Fall Secret
On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of
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Eikan-do: Kyoto’s Best Fall Spot
If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you
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Tanzan Shrine: the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage in Nara
Going in the mountain from the ancient village Asuka in Nara, you will be in Tanzan Shrine. This shrine not
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Enmeiji Temple, Osaka’s Autumn Hidden Gem
Out of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,
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Katsuo-ji Temple, Osaka’s Hidden Daruma Temple
Tucked away in the mountains if north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient
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Minoo Waterfall, Osaka’s Best Spot for Fall Leaves!
When it comes to fall foliage, or koyo [紅葉] in Japanese, Kyoto always comes to people’s minds. For this reason,
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