Katsuo-ji Temple, Osaka’s Hidden Daruma Temple
Tucked away in the mountains of north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient
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Tucked away in the mountains of north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient
Read MoreThe ancient temple complex Koyasan is one of the most spiritual locations in Japan. With literally hundreds of temples within
Read MoreThe two most sacred places in Koyasan are the Danjo Garan and Okunoin. The Danjo Garan is for people to
Read MorespKoyasan, or Mt. Koya, is one of the most popular destinations in the Kansai region. Just an hour and thirty
Read MoreAs Japan’s very first government was made in Nara, there are plenty of Japanese history in Nara that predates as
Read MoreA ways down Kamo Street from Kamigamo Shine, is its sister shrine, Shimogamo Shrine. Just like Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine
Read MoreIn north Kyoto is Kamigamo Shrine [上賀茂神社] , the head shrine in the Yamashiro region. Coupled with Shimogamo Shrine to
Read MoreComfortably sitting just outside of Nara City is Toshodai-ji Temple. This humble temple is the resting place of Ganjin, one
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