Saigoku Kannon Archives | Kansai Odyssey

The oldest pilgrimage in Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, which involves visiting 33 temples throughout the Kansai region. Most

Chikubushima Island and Hogonji Temple

Sitting in the elegant blue waters on the north side of Lake Biwa is the tiny island of Chikubushima. Long

It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. Of the numerous temples in

In cental Kyoto City is the 17th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Rokuharamitsu-ji. Rokuharamitsu-ji is well-known for having a great

Tsubosaka-dera Temple, also known as Minami-Hokke-ji Temple, is one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Although it

On the top of Mt Mitake, just on the border of Tamba (north Kyoto) and Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), rests Banshu

While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however

The city of Maizuru sits in the northernmost part of the Kansai region. On the eastern border of this city