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A mere half hour from the center of Kyoto will take you up the chain of mountains that cradle the

Mount Inari: Hiking the Sacred Home of Inari

Inari is one of the most popular gods in and outside of Japan. As the god of harvest, business, sake,

Inari shrines are some of the most common shrines in Japan. Sometimes it seems like they just pop out

Just south of Kyoto is the quiet Jonan-gu Shrine. Throughout most of the year, this shrine is little noticed, but

South of glittering Kyoto City is the district of Fushimi. Among its many claims to fame, Fushimi is particularly famous

At the foot of Mt. Hiei in the Sakamoto district of Otsu City stands Hiyoshi Shrine. Well-known for centuries as

Going in the mountain from the ancient village Asuka in Nara, you will be in Tanzan Shrine. This shrine not