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Mimurotoji Temple: A Hydrangea Paradise in Kyoto

Not far away from Japan’s infamous Byodo-in in Uji lies Mimurotoji Temple [三室戸寺], the 10th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

Beautiful Arashiyama is easily one of Kyoto’s biggest destinations, attracting swarms of tourist throughout the year. However, in the middle

When people think of the city of Himeji, their first thought is of course Himeji Castle. However, Himeji definitely has

Just a short 20 minute train ride from Kyoto, crossing Arasiyama and the Hozu valley, you will reach Kameoka. In

Few would expect that one of the Saigoku Pilgrimage temples would be at the end of a shopping street on

Right next to Sennnyu-ji temple, is the much smaller Imakumano Kannon-ji. Despite its mediocre size, this temple is actually one

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

In Ibaraki City, in the middle of a quiet little neighborhood, lies Sojiji, one of the 33 temples of the