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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.

Kyoto Prefecture

Tofuku-ji Temple: Kyoto’s Massive Zen Temple

February 23, 2019May 31, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Kyoto City, Japanese National Treasures, Temples

In south Kyoto City is the renowned and gigantic Tofuku-ji Temple [東福寺]. Today Tofuku-ji is best known as one of

Kyoto Prefecture

Senbon Shakado, Kyoto’s Okame Temple

February 9, 2019May 31, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Temples, Kyoto City, Japanese National Treasures

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

Kyoto Prefecture

Nijo Castle, Tokugawa’s Castle

February 2, 2019May 31, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Castles, Kyoto City

When it comes to the most popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Nijo Castle usually gets somewhere near the top of

Kyoto Prefecture

Ginkaku-ji Temple, the Home of Wabi-sabi

January 12, 2019June 7, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Temples, Kyoto City

Many people could argue that the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji is the most iconic and photogenic place in Kyoto. However,

Byodo-in Temple in Oahu, a Japanese icon in America?!

December 15, 2018June 8, 2020 KansaiOdyssey Uji City, Japanese National Treasures, Temples

2018 is a big year for Japanese Americans living in Hawaii. 150 years ago, the very first Japanese laborers moved

Nara Prefecture

Isonokami Shrine, the Shrine of Swords

November 6, 2018February 10, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Shrines

As Japan’s very first government was made in Nara, there are plenty of Japanese history in Nara that predates as

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