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Byodoin Temple and Japan’s Iconic Phoenix Hall!

Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,

The Tennoji area of Osaka City is famous for its many old temples and shrines. While Shitenno-ji, one of the

Lake Biwa attracts thousands of tourists from all over Japan every year. But there is more to Shiga than Lake

Easily, one the most famous figures in Japanese history is the somewhat mysterious prince of legend, Shotoku. Responsible for spreading

The To-in Garan is the east-wing of Horyu-ji. It is nationally famous for the Yumedono [夢殿], a special, ancient octagon-shaped

If you could only pick one temple, in all of Japan to visit it might feel overwhelming. With literally hundreds

On the border between Nara and Mie prefecture, is an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes. In between those mountains, there

Located at the foot of Mt. Hase, Hasedera Temple is not only famous because it is the eighth temple of