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Ichijo-ji Temple, Home to Hyogo’s Oldest Pagoda

While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however

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

Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.

Located just outside of Kyoto City, Daigoji is a must for people who really want to see the remnants of

Daigo-ji Temple [醍醐寺] is home to the oldest wooden building in Kyoto, as well as many Japanese National Treasures that

Lake Biwa is the gem of Shiga Prefecture. Scores of tourist come there throughout the year to enjoy fishing, boating,

While there are many castles in Japan, only 5 of them are national treasures. In Kansai, Himeji Castle is of

Along with Horyuji Temple in Nara, Himeji Castle [姫路城] was one of the first Japanese World Heritage sites. Though this