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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

The Choishi Michi: The Sacred Pilgrimage to Koyasan

Koyasan is one of the most famous tourist place in Kansai region. While today getting there is pretty easy as

Wakayama Railway runs only 15 km, connecting Wakayama City and the small town of Kishi. This small railway stood on

On the Kitan Strait just north of Wakayama City is the small island cluster of Tomogashima. While you may think

Near the border of Wakayama and Osaka Prefecture the famous Awashima Shrine. Why is it famous? For centuries, people from

It probably comes as no surprise, but Wakayama City’s most popular attraction is Wakayama Castle. Though not as popular as

Kimiidera Temple is located roughly 50 km south of Osaka City. In addition to being part of the Saigoku Kannon

On the border of Osaka and Wakayama is the Izumi mountain chain. In this remote and largely uninhabited area, sits