Rokkakudo Temple, the Birthplace of Ikebana
What might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.
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What might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.
Read MoreA ways down Kamo Street from Kamigamo Shine, is its sister shrine, Shimogamo Shrine. Just like Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine
Read MoreIn north Kyoto is Kamigamo Shrine [上賀茂神社] , the head shrine in the Yamashiro region. Coupled with Shimogamo Shrine to
Read MoreVisiting the many temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage can be a great and taxing journey, but not all of
Read MoreAlthough there are many shrines throughout Japan, some are very popular and attract not only a lot of Japanese but
Read MoreDespite having come from China, Buddhist temples in Japan are very distinctly Japanese in many respects. However, in Uji, which
Read MoreWhen someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and
Read MoreByodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,
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