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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Gokogu Shrine: Fushimi’s Sacred Water

South of glittering Kyoto City is the district of Fushimi. Among its many claims to fame, Fushimi is particularly famous

There are many places in Kyoto where you can enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms. While some of the most iconic places

Many people would agree that temples, shrines, and castles are the best places to enjoy the Japanese sakura, or cherry

On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi-dera Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,

On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of

If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you

One of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets out there is mitarashi dango. These chewy rice cakes covered in a

To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this