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
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Japanese National Treasures
Ujigami Shrine: The Oldest Shrine Building in Japan
When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. But that isn’t all Uji has
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Miidera Temple: Shiga’s Largest and Most Famous Temple
Lake Biwa attracts thousands of tourists from all over Japan every year. But there is more to Shiga than Lake
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Horyu-ji’s To-in Garan and the Hall of Dreams
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
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Horyu-ji Temple, The World’s Oldest Wooden Structure
If you could only pick one temple, in all of Japan to visit it might feel overwhelming. With literally hundreds
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Muroji Temple, the “Women’s Koyasan”
On the border between Nara and Mie prefecture, is an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes. In between those mountains, there
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Hasedera Temple, Nara’s Timeless Beauty
Located at the foot of Mt. Hase, Hasedera Temple is not only famous because it is the eighth temple of
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Taima-dera and Princess Chujo’s Mandala
Thanks to numerous detailed guidebooks and websites about Japan, it is very common to see the tourists even at remote
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