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Horyu-ji Temple (法隆寺) / Nara

Horyu-ji in Nara, the world’s oldest wooden construction, was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early promotion of Buddhism in Japan. 

  • Shrines & Temples

Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine (石清水八幡宮) / Kyoto, Yawata

Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata, Kyoto, a 30-minute walk uphill with bamboo forest and atmospheric surrounds. 

  • Tradition & Culture

Goshuin-chou / A special stamp collecting book

Goshuin “the honorable red stamp” has become popular among young people who seek out rare stamps and calligraphy from Japanese shrines and temples.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples

Hase-dera Temple / Nara

Hase-dera Temple, located in the the mountains east of the Asuka region, Nara, situated in a valley has over 30 buildings built up along the hillside.

  • Shrines & Temples

Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine (今宮戎神社) / Osaka

Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine, located in Osaka, is known for “Ebessan” , the god of commerce. Tradition has it that when the prince Shotoku-taishi built

  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社) / Kyoto, Uji

Ujigami shrine is the oldest standing shrine in Japan. this tranquil shrine, surrounded by trees, is located on the banks of the Uji-gawa river in Kyoto.

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Pokémon Nests/ Parks and Gardens in Kyoto

Kyoto has a number of public gardens and other green spaces affording visitors to relax, picnic, jog, stroll and to catch Rare Pokémon.

  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kozan-ji Temple (高山寺) /Kyoto, Takao

Kozan-ji Temple in Takao mountainous area, has the oldest tea field and Japan’s first manga. The area becomes very popular for a day hike and the autumn color.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples

Jojakko-ji Temple (常寂光寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama

This mountainside Jojakko-ji was founded in 1596, is famous for autumn leaves. The temple has a quiet atmosphere, with small, attractive buildings and gates.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) / Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, every year more than 5 million people visit, is famous for its wooden stage “Kiyomizu-no-butai”

  • Shrines & Temples

Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine / Kyoto

Fushimi Inari-taisha is located on the mountain of Inari-san in Kyoto. The impressive tunnel of red torii gates is very popular among tourists from overseas.

  • Autumn
  • Plum
  • Shrines & Temples

Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama

Daikaku-ji Temple is located in the northern part of Kyoto, Sagano. It was originally built as the detached palace of Emperor Saga to enjoy the calm area.

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