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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Tanzan Shrine: the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage in Nara

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

Many people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga

The small community of Yagyu Village in east Nara prefecture is a sleepy place. With a population of only a

Shirahige Shrine is perhaps one of the most recognizable shrines in all of Shiga prefecture. Though this shrine is not

Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several

The most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.

Deep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha, one of the most famous shrines in

Kusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth