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Seiganto-ji Temple, First of the Saigoku Pilgrimage

Resting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple

Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several

The most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.

Deep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines

On the border between Nara and Osaka, on the mountainside of Mt. Shigi is Chogosonshiji Temple. Guarded by a giant

When it comes to Nara and Kyoto, people can easily name a few ancient buildings. On the other hand Kobe,

OmiHachiman is the most famous tourist spot in the Omi region. Famous for the ruins of Hachiman-yama Castle and its

Kusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth