If asked to think of some of Kyoto’s famous destinations, most people will probably mention any number of the famous
Read MoreIf you decide to set out on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, you will quickly realize that all the temples are
Read MoreNear the beginning of the Amanohashidate Sanbar there is a huge temple called Chionji Temple, commonly known as Monju-do. Enshrining the
Read MoreResting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple
Read MoreThree hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several
Read MoreWakayama Prefecture has a wealth of traditional local foods, hands down one of the more popular dishes is mehari-zushi. Though
Read MoreThe most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.
Read MoreDeep 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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