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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Kofuku-ji Temple, Ancient Nara’s Most Powerful Temple

The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, and Todai-ji itself are such big and popular attractions that it seems people think everything around

Nara City is home to literally dozens of World Heritage sites, many of which are Japanese temples and shrines. However,

Nara Prefecture is famous for its rich history and iconic shrines and temples. Perhaps just as iconic as those shrines

The To-in Garan is the east-wing of Horyu-ji. It is nationally famous for the Yumedono [夢殿], a special, ancient octagon-shaped

If you could only pick one temple, in all of Japan to visit it might feel overwhelming. With literally hundreds

On the border between Nara and Mie prefecture, is an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes. In between those mountains, there

Located at the foot of Mt. Hase, Hasedera Temple is not only famous because it is the eighth temple of

Thanks to numerous detailed guidebooks and websites about Japan, it is very common to see the tourists even at remote