Kumano Hongu Taisha, the Shrine of Yatagarasu
Deep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines
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Shrines
Minatogawa Shrine, Historic Kobe
Right in front of Kobe station is Minatogawa Shrine [湊川神社]. Although this shrine is the most famous shrine in Kobe,
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Kanshinji Temple and the Samurai Kusunoki Masashige
The south Kawachi region is home to beautiful mountain chains, which a number of people enjoying climbing. This beautiful mountainous
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Yoshimizu Shrine: the Most Famous Shrine in Yoshino
While Kinpusen-ji is the most popular temple in Yoshino, Yoshimizu Shrine [𠮷水神社]is the most popular shrine. Near Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine
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Nyoirin-ji Temple and the Grave of Go-daigo
For many who visit Yoshino, the main attractions are, apart from the thousands of cherry blossoms in the spring, are
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Ishikiri Tsurugiya Shrine, Cures Everything from Boils to Cancer?
There are hundreds of gods in Japan, with shrines dedicated to an even wider array of things. From rice, to
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Imamiya Shrine and Aburi Mochi, A Kyoto Favorite
While many people visit Daitoku-ji, one of the biggest temples in Kyoto, not so many people know there is a
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