Mikami Shrine: The Treasure of Yasu, Shiga
Many people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga
Read MoreMany people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga
Read MoreFor many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its
Read MoreWhile the town of Azuchi is most famous for Azuchi Castle, one of Oda Nobunaga’s most impressive fortresses, nearby Kannosho-ji
Read MoreWhile for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however
Read MoreThe small community of Yagyu Village in east Nara prefecture is a sleepy place. In fact, it is down-right remote.
Read MoreShirahige Shrine is perhaps one of the most recognizable shrines in all of Shiga prefecture. Though this shrine is not
Read MoreThe city of Maizuru sits in the northernmost part of the Kansai region. On the eastern border of this city
Read MoreIf you decide to set out on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, you will quickly realize that all the temples are
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