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Kondō Hall, Danjō Garan, Mount Kōya
At the center of Danjō Garan, the sacred heart of Mount Kōya, stands Kondō, the Main Hall.
Since the founding of Mount Kōya by Kūkai, also known as...
Kongōbu-ji Temple, Mount Kōya
At the heart of Mount Kōya stands Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism.
Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, more than 1,200 yea...
Konpon Daitō, Mount Kōya
Among the many sacred buildings of Mount Kōya, few are as important as Konpon Daitō.
Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, Mount Kōya has be...
Beppu Catholic Church
When people visit Beppu, they usually come for the hot springs.Yet among the steam rising from the city, there is also a place that reflects anothe...
The Two Hachiman Shrines of Ikura, Tamana
Ikura Kita Hachimangu and Ikura Minami Hachimangu
In Ikura, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, there is a quiet but memorable sight.
Two Hachiman sh...
Nara Hotel and Albert Einstein's Piano
Among the many historic places in Nara, Nara Hotel holds a unique place in modern Japanese history.Often called the "Guest House of Kansai," the ho...
Kasuga Taisha, Nara
Among the many historic sites in Nara, few places capture the atmosphere of ancient Japan as beautifully as Kasuga Taisha.
Founded in the 8th centu...
Momochi Beach and Fukuoka Tower
Today, I would like to introduce a place from my hometown.
When people think of Japan, they often imagine ancient temples, historic shrines, and tr...
Hōryū-ji Temple, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands one of the most important historic sites in Japan.法隆寺 is widely recognized as home to some of the world's oldest survivin...
Chūgū-ji Temple, Nara
In Nara, surrounded by some of Japan's most famous historic sites, there is a temple known for its quiet elegance rather than its scale.中宮寺 is clos...
Climbing Mount Miwa, Nara
Behind Ōmiwa Shrine in Nara rises Mount Miwa, one of the most sacred mountains in Japan.Unlike many mountains that are admired for their scenery, M...
Kashihara Jingū, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands a shrine closely connected to the origins of Japan.橿原神宮 is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Jap...
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