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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Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several
Read MoreThe most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.
Read MoreDeep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines
Read MoreOn the border between Nara and Osaka, on the mountainside of Mt. Shigi is Chogosonshiji Temple. Guarded by a giant
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Read MoreWhile 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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