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Chomeiji Temple, the Temple of Long Life

OmiHachiman is the most famous tourist spot in the Omi region. Famous for the ruins of Hachiman-yama Castle and its

Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.

On the border between Osaka and Wakayama is the Izumi Mountain Chain. Just at the foot of those high mountains

Located just outside of Kyoto City, Daigoji is a must for people who really want to see the remnants of

Daigo-ji Temple [醍醐寺] is home to the oldest wooden building in Kyoto, as well as many Japanese National Treasures that

On the border between Otsu and Uji, there is as quaint temple, Shoho-ji, better known as Iwama-dera [岩間寺]. While one

Lake Biwa is the gem of Shiga Prefecture. Scores of tourist come there throughout the year to enjoy fishing, boating,

In the woods of Kyoto’s Nishiyama, is a little temple called Jurin-ji Temple [十輪寺]. Though this temple is neither large