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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: Shiga’s most famous shrine

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

On the top of Mt. Hiei is a huge temple complex, Enryaku-ji. While many people just visit the To-do the

On the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and

Called Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred

One temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on

On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi-dera Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,

On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of

If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you