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Himeji Castle, the White Heron Castle

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

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

When it comes to the most popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Nijo Castle usually gets somewhere near the top of

As Japan’s very first government was made in Nara, there are plenty of Japanese history in Nara that predates as

A ways down Kamo Street from Kamigamo Shine, is its sister shrine, Shimogamo Shrine. Just like Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine

In north Kyoto is Kamigamo Shrine, the head shrine in the Yamashiro region. Coupled with Shimogamo Shrine to the south,

Comfortably sitting just outside of Nara City is Toshodai-ji Temple. This humble temple is the resting place of Ganjin, one

When you visit Nara, you can’t leave without visiting Todai-ji, home to the Daibutsu, the largest copper Buddha statue in