Shrines Archives | Kansai Odyssey

A first-time traveler to Nara might assume that the best, if not the only, place to visit is Nara City.

Takatori Castle: The Strongest Castle in Japan

Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it

In the center of Aichi Prefecture is the old city, Okazaki. Known as the birthplace of Hatcho Miso, Okazaki is

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by

In cental Kyoto City is the 17th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Rokuharamitsu-ji. Though it is a rather small temple,

Tsubosaka-dera Temple, also known as Minami-Hokke-ji Temple, is one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Although it

Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine is certainly popular and is hands down one of the most well-known and popular shrines in

Far off in the wilds of north Kyoto is one of the most mysterious places in Japan, Mount Kurama, and