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The Ryozens of Kyoto

The Ryozens of Kyoto

Arlene Bastion

The large statue of Ryozen Kannon looms over moving war memorials, and graves at Ryozen Gokoku hold war dead and those who di...

Kyoto
Saimyoji Temple

Saimyoji Temple

Elizabeth S

Saimyoji, Mashiko's Shingon Buddhist temple, replete with heritage structures, is one of the oldest in east Japan. It's also ...

Tochigi
Fukutoku Inari Shrine 6

Fukutoku Inari Shrine

Kim

Fukutoku Inari Shrine is not as well known as some other shrines in Yamaguchi, but it shouldn't be missed. It gives amazing v...

Yamaguchi
Konjoin Temple

Konjoin Temple

Sleiman Azizi

Along with BBQs, trout ponds and obstacle courses, Shimizu Koen is home to Konjoin Temple. First established in 1398, the tem...

Chiba