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
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Resting 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
Read MoreThe most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.
Read MoreDeep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines
Read MoreOn the border between Nara and Osaka, on the mountainside of Mt. Shigi is Chogosonshiji Temple. Guarded by a giant
Read MoreWhen it comes to Nara and Kyoto, people can easily name a few ancient buildings. On the other hand Kobe,
Read MoreOmiHachiman is the most famous tourist spot in the Omi region. Famous for the ruins of Hachiman-yama Castle and its
Read MoreKusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth
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