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Kamigamo Shrine and the Ancient Gods of Kyoto

In north Kyoto is Kamigamo Shrine, the head shrine in the Yamashiro region. Coupled with Shimogamo Shrine to the south,

Comfortably sitting just outside of Nara City is Toshodai-ji Temple. This humble temple is the resting place of Ganjin, one

When you visit Nara, you can’t leave without visiting Todai-ji, home to the Daibutsu, the largest copper Buddha statue in

The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, are such big and popular attractions but, there are other attractions in the area that have

Nara Prefecture is famous for its rich history and iconic shrines and temples. Perhaps just as iconic as those shrines

It is not so widely known that Shiga served as the capital of Japan for a time. During the late

Visiting the many temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage can be a great and taxing journey, but not all of

It is easy to forget that despite its tall skyscrapers and exciting nightlife, that in fact Osaka City has a