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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Sai-to: Enryaku-ji’s Western Pagoda

On the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and

Called Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred

One temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on

Known as the “Mt. Fuji of Omi” you’d expect Mt. Mikami in Yasu, Shiga to be a towering giant, much

Many people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga

For many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its

While the town of Azuchi is most famous for Azuchi Castle, one of Oda Nobunaga’s most impressive fortresses, nearby Kannoshoji

Shirahige Shrine is perhaps one of the most recognizable shrines in all of Shiga prefecture. Though this shrine is not