Chikubushima Island and Hogonji Temple
Sitting in the elegant blue waters on the north side of Lake Biwa is the tiny island of Chikubushima. Long
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Japanese National Treasures
Matsue Castle: the Most Famous Castle in Sanin Region
For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Kyoto’s Most Famous Temple
It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. So many in fact that
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Abe no Monjuin: Japan’s Largest Monju Bosatsu Statue
all anciwihThough perhaps not as mentioned in English tour guide, the ancient city of Sakurai in Nara has a lot
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: Shiga’s most famous shrine
At the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as
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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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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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