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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Kegon-ji Temple: the Last Temple of Saigoku Kannon Pirglimage

The oldest pilgrimage in Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, which involves visiting 33 temples throughout the Kansai region. Most

Shikanoshima Island is a small scenic island located in the middle of Hakata Bay in Kyushu. The island’s perimeter is

Nothing quite says “Fukui” like habutae mochi. Though it might look just like ordinary white mochi, it is not at

Just a stone’s throw from Fukuoka Airport in Hakata is one of Japan’s most famous national historic sites, the Itazuke

Many years have passed since JR was privatized from JNR (Japan National Railways). After the privatization, many trains were completely

Centered in the heart of the city’s historic center is Kanazawa Castle, which was once the seat of power for

Just a short hour on the Thunder Bird limited express from Osaka, brings you to Fukui PRefecture in Japan’s Hokuriku

For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles