The most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan. 

Deep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha, one of the most famous shrines in

Japan’s imperial family is the world longest reigning monarch family. If ancient sources are accurate the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu,

On the border between Nara and Osaka, on the mountainside of Mt. Shigi is Chogosonshiji Temple. Guarded by a giant

OmiHachiman is the most famous tourist spot in the Omi region. Famous for the ruins of Hachiman-yama Castle and its

 Kusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth

Some of the most famous warriors from Osaka, are without question Toyotomi Hideyoshi or Sanada Yukimura. However, most people outside

For many who visit Yoshino, the main attractions are, apart from the thousands of cherry blossoms in the spring, are