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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Horin-ji Temple: Kyoto’s Iconic Jusan Mairi Temple

Beautiful Arashiyama is easily one of Kyoto’s biggest destinations, attracting swarms of tourist throughout the year. However, in the middle

Arashiyama is one of the most beautiful places in Kyoto, full of famous temples such as Tenryu-ji and Daikaku-ji. Still,

Just a short 20 minute train ride from Kyoto, crossing Arasiyama and the Hozu valley, you will reach Kameoka. In

Right next to Sennnyu-ji temple, is the much smaller Imakumano Kannon-ji. Despite its mediocre size, this temple is actually one

Okazaki is a district of Kyoto that is home to many famous shrines and temples such as Heian Jingu and

In Japan, only some shrines bear the title “jingu”, and all of them enshrine emperors. One such example is Shiramine

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very