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Kofuku-ji Temple, Ancient Nara’s Most Powerful Temple

The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, are such big and popular attractions but, there are other attractions in the area that have

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. But that isn’t all Uji has

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

On the border between Nara and Mie prefecture, is an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes. In between those mountains, there