Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: Japan’s Only Surviving Mountain Castle
Japan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the
Read MoreAdventures in Kansai and Beyond
Japan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the
Read MoreFor many a trip to Japan is not complete without a stop in one of the many Buddhist temples dotting
Read MoreMt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just
Read MoreIn north Osaka, in the middle of a quaint residential area, lies Naritasan Fudoson Temple. Though Naritasan Fudoson doesn’t have
Read MoreAt the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as
Read MoreOn the top of Mt. Hiei is a huge temple complex, Enryaku-ji. While many people just visit the To-do the
Read MoreOn the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and
Read MoreCalled Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred
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