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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

Located at the foot of Mt. Hase, Hasedera Temple is not only famous because it is the eighth temple of

Centuries ago, many of the temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage were very challenging to access. Often located deep within

Kimiidera Temple is located roughly 50 km south of Osaka City. In addition to being part of the Saigoku Kannon

Many buildings and temples in the tiny village of Asuka tell of Japan’s beginnings as a country. Some things, however,

Just 20 minutes from Osaka City is Nakayama-dera Temple. Located in Takurazuka, Nakayama-dera is a huge, historic temple and is

Many outside of Japan assume that the most important pilgrimage one can take in Japan is the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.