Mikami Shrine: The Treasure of Yasu, Shiga
Many people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga
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Shrines
Yagyu Village: Nara’s Historic Sword Master Village
The small community of Yagyu Village in east Nara prefecture is a sleepy place. In fact, it is down-right remote.
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Shirahige Shrine: Lake Biwa’s Iconic Shrine
Shirahige Shrine is perhaps one of the most recognizable shrines in all of Shiga prefecture. Though this shrine is not
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Kumano Nachi Taisha: Sacred Kumano
Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several
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Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Sacred Gotobiki Iwa
The most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.
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Kumano Hongu Taisha, the Shrine of Yatagarasu
Deep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines
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Kanshinji Temple
Kusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth
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Yoshimizu Shrine: the Most Famous Shrine in Yoshino
While Kinpusen-ji is the most popular temple in Yoshino, Yoshimizu Shrine [𠮷水神社]is the most popular shrine. Near Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine
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