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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Yoshimizu Shrine: the Most Famous Shrine in Yoshino

While Kinpusen-ji is the most popular temple in Yoshino, Yoshimizu Shrine [𠮷水神社]is the most popular shrine. Near Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine

For many who visit Yoshino, the main attractions are, apart from the thousands of cherry blossoms in the spring, are

Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.

Encompassing most of the southern portion of Nara Prefecture, one can describe Totsukawa Village as being hidden in plain sight.

Hiking in Japan is both really easy and very fun. With many mountains and well-maintained trails, everyone from young to

As Japan’s very first government was made in Nara, there are plenty of Japanese history in Nara that predates as

Comfortably sitting just outside of Nara City is Toshodai-ji Temple. This humble temple is the resting place of Ganjin, one

When you visit Nara, you can’t leave without visiting Todai-ji, home to the Daibutsu, the largest copper Buddha statue in