Resting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple

Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura,  which is famous for onsen and great tuna.  For several

Wakayama Prefecture has a wealth of traditional local foods, hands down one of the more popular dishes is mehari-zushi. Though

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