Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Japan’s Oldest Pilgrimage
Many outside of Japan assume that the most important pilgrimage one can take in Japan is the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
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Castles
Dainenbutsuji Temple, A Parade of Golden Deities
It is common knowledge that most sects of Buddhism sects in Japan, many of them were brought from China. From
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Senko-ji Temple, A Hell Temple in Osaka
Hirano ward of Osaka City is a very special place. Not only does it have the most residence of any
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Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine: 800 Beautiful Ume Trees!
In February, the very first spring flowers start to bloom. The most famous and iconic of these flowers are plum
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Negoro-ji Temple: Monks with Muskets
On the border of Osaka and Wakayama is the Izumi mountain chain. In this remote and largely uninhabited area, sits
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Iwashimizu Hachimangu: Biggest Hachimangu Shrine in Kansai
If you are familiar with Japanese shrines, you probably have heard the word “Hachiman” somewhere. While there are literally thousands
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Tsuyunoten Shrine(Ohatsu Tenjin): A Pilgrimage for Lovers
Osaka has changed a lot since the Edo Period, but some of the places that served as the settings for
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The Heart of Ise Grand Shrine: Naiku
Ise Jingu, or Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most important shrines in Japan. Composed of roughly 125 small
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