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Kyoto Prefecture 

Kifune Shrine: The God of Water in Kyoto

June 10, 2022February 6, 2023 KansaiOdyssey Shrines

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

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Kyoto Prefecture 

Mount Inari: Hiking the Sacred Home of Inari

June 2, 2022September 29, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Hiking, Shrines

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

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Mythology and History 

Inari Faith: Why the God Inari is so Popular in Japan

May 6, 2022November 20, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Shrines

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

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Kyoto Prefecture 

Jonan-gu: The Best Plum Blossoms in Kyoto

April 6, 2022April 15, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Shrines, Flowers

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

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Kyoto Prefecture 

Gokogu Shrine: Fushimi’s Sacred Water

February 27, 2022January 8, 2023 KansaiOdyssey Shrines

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

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Shiga Prefecture 

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: Shiga’s most famous shrine

February 2, 2021March 1, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Otsu City, Shrines, Japanese National Treasures

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

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Nara Prefecture 

Tanzan Shrine: the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage in Nara

November 1, 2020February 21, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Japanese National Treasures, Fall Foliage, Shrines, Asuka

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

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