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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

all anciwihThough perhaps not as mentioned in English tour guide, the ancient city of Sakurai in Nara has a lot

South of glittering Kyoto City is the district of Fushimi. Among its many claims to fame, Fushimi is particularly famous

Japan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the

For many a trip to Japan is not complete without a stop in one of the many Buddhist temples dotting

Mt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just

In north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have

At the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as