Yagyu Kaido: the Sword Master’s Road in Nara
The small village of Yagyu just outside of Nara doesn’t seem like much of anything today, but this village is
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Kii Oshima Island: Kansai’s Southernmost Island
Just off the tip of the Kii Peninsula, near the small town of Kushimoto is Kii Oshima Island, the southernmost
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Keihoku Course 2: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this
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Keihoku Course 1: Hiking Kyoto Circuit Trail
About an hour from Kyoto City is the Keihoku. Although technically still part of Kyoto City, Keihoku is quite remote
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Nishiyama Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The last leg of the Kyoto Circuit Trail is the Nishiyama Course. While a little bit shorter (10kn in total)
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Kitayama West Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The Kitayama West Course is a part of the Kyoto Circuit Trail, and runs from Ninose to the foot of
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Kitayama East Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The Kitayama East course is a part of Kyoto Circuit Trail runs from Mt. Hiei to Ninose through Ohara and
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