Byodoin Temple and Japan’s Iconic Phoenix Hall!
Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,
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Iwashimizu Hachimangu: Biggest Hachimangu Shrine in Kansai
If you are familiar with Japanese shrines, you probably have heard the word “Hachiman” somewhere. While there are literally thousands
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Momiji Garden at Kitano Tenmangu
Kyoto is very famous for its autumn leaves, namely the Japanese maple or, momiji [紅葉]. In Japanese, the colors of
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Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the God of Study
One of the most popular gods in Japan is the god of study and knowledge, Sugawara no Michizane, or Tenjin-san.
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The Kinkaku-ji Temple, Japan Most Famous Temple
When it comes to Kyoto, from Japanese students on school trips to first-time visitors to Japan, everyone goes to the
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The Creator of the Kinkaku-ji: Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
When someone says “Kyoto” the golden Kinkaku-ji immediately comes to mind. Like the Tsutenkaku in Osaka, or the Todai-ji in
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The Suntory kyoto Beer Factory: Free Tour and Beer Tasting!
Just near the boarder of Kyoto and Osaka in the small city of Nagaoka-kyo, home of the Suntory Kyoto beer factory. If
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