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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Shimogamo Shrine: Kyoto’s Ancient World Heritage Shrine

Hidden among the tranquil forest near the meeting of Kyoto’s Kamo and Takano Rivers, Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社) is one of

In the northern reaches of Kyoto lies Kamigamo Shrine, one of the city’s most revered and historic sites. Together with

Visiting the many temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage can be a great and taxing journey, but not all of

One of the most iconic shrines in Japan is Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha. Head shrine to the god of the

Kyoto is very famous for its autumn leaves, namely the Japanese maple or, momiji [紅葉]. In Japanese, the colors of

One of the most popular gods in Japan is the god of study and knowledge, Sugawara no Michizane, or Tenjin-san.

When it comes to Kyoto, from Japanese students on school trips to first-time visitors to Japan, everyone goes to the