Sai-to: Enryaku-ji’s Western Pagoda
On the top of Mt. Hiei is Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple has two pagodas: the Easter Pagoda (the To-do) and
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Shrines
To-do, the Eastern Pagoda of Enryaku-ji Temple
Called Hie no Yama in the Kojiki, Mount Hiei has been long revered by the Japanese people as a sacred
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Enryaku-ji Hieizan : the Historic and Powerful
One temple that has played a crucial role in the history of Buddhism in Japan is Enryaku-ji Temple. Located on
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Kasagi-dera Temple: The Buddha in the Boulder
On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi-dera Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,
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Bishamon-do: Kyoto’s Best Kept Fall Secret
On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of
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Eikando: Kyoto’s Best Fall Spot
If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you
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Tanzan Shrine: the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage in Nara
Going in the mountain from the ancient village Asuka in Nara, you will be in Tanzan Shrine. This shrine not
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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
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