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Kyoto Prefecture 

Mimurotoji: A Hydrangea Paradise in Kyoto

June 21, 2019April 25, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Saigoku Kannon, Temples, Uji City, Flowers

Not far away from Japan’s infamous Byodo-in in Uji lies Mimurotoji Temple [三室戸寺], the 10th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

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Osaka Prefecture 

Shirokita Park, Osaka’s Hidden Iris Garden

June 13, 2019October 30, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Osaka City, Parks, Flowers

You might think that there are few parks in Osaka, especially in the city center. But this isn’t true! Just

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Osaka Prefecture 

Enmeiji Temple, Osaka’s Autumn Hidden Gem

December 8, 2018June 12, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Temples, Fall Foliage, Flowers

Out of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,

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Osaka Prefecture 

Hamadera Park, One of Osaka’s Best Parks!

August 21, 2018July 8, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 5 Comments Parks, Flowers

One of the largest and most popular parks in Osaka is Hamadera Park in south Sakai City. Hamadera Park is

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Hyogo Prefecture 

Striking and Colorful! Nakayama-dera Temple

April 3, 2018March 17, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Saigoku Kannon, Temples, Flowers

Just 20 minutes from Osaka City is Nakayama-dera Temple. Located in Takurazuka, Nakayama-dera is a huge, historic temple and is

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Osaka Prefecture 

Domyo-ji Tenmangu Shrine: 800 Beautiful Ume Trees!

March 9, 2018March 17, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Shrines, Flowers

In February, the very first spring flowers start to bloom. The most famous and iconic of these flowers are plum

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Osaka Prefecture 

Nagai Botanical Garden, The Locals’ Favorite Park

December 25, 2017March 18, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Osaka City, Flowers

South of Osaka are big residential areas like Abiko and Nagai. This area is also home to Nagai Park, one

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We are Japanese husband and American wife couple living in Japan.

Our Kansai Odyssey began back in 2017. From a mutual passion for Japan, we began exploring Osaka from the modern to the ancient. From there we’ve been expanding our adventures all over the Kansai region!

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