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The Daibutsu of Todai-ji, A Japanese Treasure

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

The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, and Todai-ji itself are such big and popular attractions that it seems people think everything around

Nara Prefecture is famous for its rich history and iconic shrines and temples. Perhaps just as iconic as those shrines

When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and

Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,

Lake Biwa attracts thousands of tourists from all over Japan every year. But there is more to Shiga than Lake

The To-in Garan is the east-wing of Horyu-ji. It is nationally famous for the Yumedono [夢殿], a special, ancient octagon-shaped

If you could only pick one temple, in all of Japan to visit it might feel overwhelming. With literally hundreds