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Nara Prefecture

Kinpusen-ji Temple, Yoshino’s Ancient Temple

October 12, 2019April 23, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Temples, Yoshino

Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.

Kyoto Prefecture

Kami Daigo, the Origin of Daigo-ji Temple

September 14, 2019May 29, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Temples, Kyoto City

Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto houses some of the most ancient buildings in all of Japan. Located just outside of Kyoto

Kyoto Prefecture

Daigo-ji Temple (Shimo-Daigo), Kyoto’s Historic Treasure

September 7, 2019February 16, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Kyoto City, Japanese National Treasures, Temples

Daigo-ji Temple [醍醐寺] is home to the oldest wooden building in Kyoto, as well as many Japanese National Treasures that

Shiga Prefecture

Ishiyama-dera Temple: Shiga’s Most Beautiful Temple

August 17, 2019March 30, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Saigoku Kannon, Temples, Otsu City

Lake Biwa is the gem of Shiga Prefecture. Scores of tourist come there throughout the year to enjoy fishing, boating,

Shiga Prefecture

Hikone Castle, A Japanese National Treasure

April 19, 2019May 29, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Castles, Hikone Omihachiman

While there are many castles in Japan, only 5 of them are national treasures. In Kansai, Himeji Castle is of

Hyogo Prefecture

Himeji Castle, the White Heron Castle

March 22, 2019May 29, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Castles, Himeji

Along with Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Himeji Castle [姫路城] was one of the first Japanese World Heritage sites. Though this

Kyoto Prefecture

Sanjusangen-do Temple, The 1000 Buddha of Kyoto

March 17, 2019May 29, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Temples, Kyoto City

For most Japanese people, Kyoto is famous for its Zen gardens, and Nara is famous for its ancient Buddhist statues.

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