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Rokkakudo Temple, the Birthplace of Ikebana

What might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.

Out of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,

Tucked away in the mountains of north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient

The ancient temple complex Koyasan is one of the most spiritual locations in Japan. With literally hundreds of temples within

The two most sacred places in Koyasan are the Danjo Garan and Okunoin. The Danjo Garan is for people to

Koyasan, or Mt. Koya, is one of the most popular destinations in the Kansai region. Just an hour and thirty

Comfortably sitting just outside of Nara City is Toshodai-ji Temple. This humble temple is the resting place of Ganjin, one

When you visit Nara, you can’t leave without visiting Todai-ji, home to the Daibutsu, the largest copper Buddha statue in