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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A mere half hour from the center of Kyoto will take you up the chain of mountains that cradle the
Read MoreInari is one of the most popular gods in and outside of Japan. As the god of harvest, business, sake,
Read MoreOn the top of Mt Mitake, just on the border of Tamba (north Kyoto) and Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), rests Banshu
Read MoreInari shrines are some of the most common shrines in Japan. Sometimes it seems like they just pop out
Read MoreJust south of Kyoto is the quiet Jonan-gu Shrine. Throughout most of the year, this shrine is little noticed, but
Read Moreall anciwihThough perhaps not as mentioned in English tour guide, the ancient city of Sakurai in Nara has a lot
Read MoreSouth of glittering Kyoto City is the district of Fushimi. Among its many claims to fame, Fushimi is particularly famous
Read MoreJapan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the
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