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Tofuku-ji Temple: Kyoto’s Massive Zen Temple

In south Kyoto City is the renowned and gigantic Tofuku-ji Temple [東福寺]. Today Tofuku-ji is best known as one of

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

Many people could argue that the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji is the most iconic and photogenic place in Kyoto. However,

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 [上賀茂神社] , the head shrine in the Yamashiro region. Coupled with Shimogamo Shrine to

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