There are thousands of temples in Kyoto so this tiny Kyoto hidden gem is easy to miss! Located in Higashiyama area in Kyoto, the colorful Yasaka Koshindo (八坂庚申堂, official name: Daikoku-san Kongo-ji Koshin-do) temple or “pom pom temple” should definitely be added to your bucket list, especially if you are looking for a unique place …
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This shrine is located in a rock cave facing the sea in Nichinan City. It has been practiced by the people of Miyazaki for more than 1,000 years. There is a statue of a rabbit at the back of the cave, and it is said that if you pet it, you will be cured of illness …
If you were planning a trip to Japan, which city would you visit? Tokyo or Kyoto? Both are great cities, but if you want to experience something a little different, I suggest you visit Kagoshima. Kagoshima is a prefecture in the south of Japan and has its own unique nature and culture. I, born and …
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At a silent restaurant Finally we arrived at the station of Yoro Ravine, checked from the map, we thought the restaurants and the hot springs were all reachable on foot. But it turned out we are better to use the bus instead of walking, not only because the distance is farther than we thought, but …
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Go to a shrine with your colleagues…? There are a lot of shrines in Japan. Do you know as a unit of company, people in Japan also visit a shrine regularly? When I worked in a sales company, every first work day of the new year, our team members would gather together in front of …
Walke through Kashima-jingu Shrine – LOCATION: Kashima-jingu Shrine– DATE: Aug 9, 2021– WEATHER: Sunny/Cloudy– MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE: 31 DEGREES– TIME: 10:00 A.M. Location Info
