Kurama Temple: the Temple of Tengu
Far off in the wilds of north Kyoto is one of the most mysterious places in Japan, Mount Kurama, and
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Shrines
Kifune Shrine: The God of Water in Kyoto
A mere half hour from the center of Kyoto will take you up the chain of mountains that cradle the
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Mount Inari: Hiking the Sacred Home of Inari
Inari is one of the most popular gods in and outside of Japan. As the god of harvest, business, sake,
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Banshu Kiyomizu Temple: Temple of Sacred Water
On the top of Mt Mitake, just on the border of Tamba (north Kyoto) and Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), rests Banshu
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Inari Faith: Why the God Inari is so Popular in Japan
Inari shrines are some of the most common shrines in Japan. Sometimes it seems like they just pop out
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Jonan-gu: The Best Plum Blossoms in Kyoto
Just south of Kyoto is the quiet Jonan-gu Shrine. Throughout most of the year, this shrine is little noticed, but
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Abe no Monjuin: Japan’s Largest Monju Bosatsu Statue
all anciwihThough perhaps not as mentioned in English tour guide, the ancient city of Sakurai in Nara has a lot
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