Kofuku-ji Temple, Ancient Nara’s Most Powerful Temple
The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, and Todai-ji itself are such big and popular attractions that it seems people think everything around
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The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, and Todai-ji itself are such big and popular attractions that it seems people think everything around
Read MoreNara Prefecture is famous for its rich history and iconic shrines and temples. Perhaps just as iconic as those shrines
Read MoreWhen someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and
Read MoreByodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,
Read MoreLake Biwa attracts thousands of tourists from all over Japan every year. But there is more to Shiga than Lake
Read MoreThe To-in Garan is the east-wing of Horyu-ji. It is nationally famous for the Yumedono [夢殿], a special, ancient octagon-shaped
Read MoreIf you could only pick one temple, in all of Japan to visit it might feel overwhelming. With literally hundreds
Read MoreOn the border between Nara and Mie prefecture, is an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes. In between those mountains, there
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