Takada Senbonzakura: Path of a Thousand Sakura
There are many beautiful cherry blossom spots throughout the Kansai region, but in Nara, one of the best spots is
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Parks
Sewari Tei: The Best Sakura Spot in Kansai
Many people would agree that temples, shrines, and castles are the best places to enjoy the Japanese sakura, or cherry
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Tsukigase Plum Grove: the Best Plum Garden in Kansai
On the border of Nara and Mie is the unassuming village of Tsukigase. Though this little quiet village is fairly
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Naritasan Fudoson: Osaka’s Famous Setsubun Temple
In north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have
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Kasagi Temple: The Buddha in the Boulder
On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,
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Bishamon-do: Kyoto’s Best Kept Fall Secret
On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of
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Eikan-do: Kyoto’s Best Fall Spot
If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you
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