Ichijo-ji Temple, Home to Hyogo’s Oldest Pagoda
While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however
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While 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
Read MoreNear the beginning of the Amanohashidate Sanbar there is a huge temple called Chionji Temple, commonly known as Monju-do. Enshrining the
Read MoreResting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple
Read MoreThree hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several
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