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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Fujinomori Shrine: Horses, Victory, and Hydrangea

Located in the southern region of Kyoto, near Fushimi, is Fujinomori Shrine. This ancient shrine is not only believed to

If someone were to ask you about the official tree of Kyoto Prefecture, you might guess that it is the

Take a look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after

It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. Of the numerous temples in

Near the Kamogawa River, the candy store Minatoya boasts being Kyoto’s oldest candy store, having opened in 1599. They only

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by

In cental Kyoto City is the 17th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Rokuharamitsu-ji. Rokuharamitsu-ji is well-known for having a great

Far off in the wilds of north Kyoto is one of the most mysterious places in Japan, Mount Kurama, and