Amanohashidate Sandbar: Ladder of Heaven and Earth
If asked to think of some of Kyoto’s famous destinations, most people will probably mention any number of the famous
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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 MoreLocated just outside of Kyoto City, Daigoji is a must for people who really want to see the remnants of
Read MoreDaigo-ji Temple [醍醐寺] is home to the oldest wooden building in Kyoto, as well as many Japanese National Treasures that
Read MoreThe small city of Uji, ust south of Kyoto, has a pretty big reputation despite its small size. Uji is
Read MoreIn the woods of Kyoto’s Nishiyama, is a little temple called Jurin-ji Temple [十輪寺]. Though this temple is neither large
Read MoreOn the west mountain side of Kyoto, near the border between Osaka and Kyoto, is the quaint Yoshiminedera Temple. While
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