Kami Daigo, the Origin of Daigo-ji Temple
Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto houses some of the most ancient buildings in all of Japan. Located just outside of Kyoto
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Japanese National Treasures
Daigo-ji Temple (Shimo-Daigo), Kyoto’s Historic Treasure
Kyoto City will proudly boast its 1,000 plus years of history. True, as it was the capital of Japan for
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Ishiyama-dera Temple: Shiga’s Most Beautiful Temple
Lake Biwa is the gem of Shiga Prefecture. Scores of tourist come there throughout the year to enjoy fishing, boating,
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Hikone Castle, A Japanese National Treasure
While there are many castles in Japan, only 5 of them are national treasures. In Kansai, Himeji Castle is of
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Himeji Castle, the White Heron Castle
Along with Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Himeji Castle [姫路城] was one of the first Japanese World Heritage sites. Though this
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Sanjusangen-do Temple, The 1000 Buddha of Kyoto
For most Japanese people, Kyoto is famous for its Zen gardens, and Nara is famous for its ancient Buddhist statues.
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Tofuku-ji Temple: Kyoto’s Massive Zen Temple
In south Kyoto City is the renowned and gigantic Tofuku-ji Temple [東福寺]. Today Tofuku-ji is best known as one of
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