Enryaku-ji Hieizan : the Historic and Powerful
One temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on
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Temples
Kasagi-dera Temple: The Buddha in the Boulder
On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi-dera 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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Eikando: 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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Kannonsho-ji Temple and the Mermaid’s Plea
While the town of Azuchi is most famous for Azuchi Castle, one of Oda Nobunaga’s most impressive fortresses, nearby Kannosho-ji
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Ichijo-ji Temple, Home to Hyogo’s Oldest Pagoda
While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however
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Matsunoodera and the Horse-head Deity
The city of Maizuru sits at the northern most part of the Kansai region. On the eastern boarder of this
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