Mimurotoji Temple: A Hydrangea Paradise in Kyoto
Not far away from Japan’s infamous Byodo-in in Uji lies Mimurotoji Temple [三室戸寺], the 10th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
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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
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Arashiyama Monkey Park, Wild Monkeys in Kyoto
Arashiyama is one of the most beautiful places in Kyoto, full of famous temples such as Tenryu-ji and Daikaku-ji. Still,
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Anao-ji Temple, Temple of the Sleeping Buddha
Just a short 20 minute train ride from Kyoto, crossing Arasiyama and the Hozu valley, you will reach Kameoka. In
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Imakumano Kannon-ji, the temple that cures headaches
Right next to Sennnyu-ji temple, is the much smaller Imakumano Kannon-ji. Despite its mediocre size, this temple is actually one
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Okazaki Shrine: Kyoto’s Bunny Shrine
Okazaki is a district of Kyoto that is home to many famous shrines and temples such as Heian Jingu and
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Shiramine Jingu, The Demon Emperor and Soccer?
In Japan, only some shrines bear the title “jingu”, and all of them enshrine emperors. One such example is Shiramine
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Senbon Shakado, Kyoto’s Okame Temple
The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war
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