Sayama Pond: Japan’s Oldest Manmade Pond
Just half an hour from Osaka city is quiet Sayama Pond. Now it is known for the pretty cherry blossom
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Osaka Prefecture
Takenouchi Kaido 2 (Furuichi to Nagao Shrine): Japan’s Oldest Road
The Takenouchi Kaido is the oldest road in Japanese history. Ever since ancient times, people used this road to go
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Takenouchi Kaido 1 (Sakai to Furuichi): Japan’s Oldest Road
Takenouchi Kaido is the oldest road in Japan going 26km from Sakai to west Nara. Even before Osaka and Kyoto
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Naritasan Fudoson: Osaka’s Famous Setsubun Temple
In north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have
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The Diamond Trail Final: Kimi Pass to Mt. Makio
Our journey on the Diamond Trail began at Tonzurubo and passed many mountains and deep forests. Finally, we face the
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The Diamond Trail Part 2: Mizukoshi Pass to Kimi Pass
The Diamond Trail is a nature trail that goes through the Kongo Mountain chain, which is located on the border
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The Diamond Trail Part 1: Dozurubo to Mizukoshi Pass
In the east of Osaka is the Kongo Mountain chain, which is composed of many famous mountains, such as Mt.Kongo
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Kanshinji Temple
Kusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth
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