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Kifune Jinjya Shrine and Kurama-dera Temple

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Kifune Jinjya Shrine which is located in the mountainous area off the city, in the northern part of Kyoto city, is the head shrine of the ap...

Komyoin, one of my favorite places in Kyoto

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Komyoin, which is located very close to Tofukuji, was built in the 14th century as a sub temple of Tofukuji. To tell the truth, I want to...

Shiga, welcome to my state! (my prefecture!)

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I was born and grown up in Shiga, which is located in the center of Japanese Archipelago. Shiga has played important roles in Japanese histo...

Eikando, the marvelous world of red

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There are many temples which are famous for its colored maple leaves, the autumn foliage in Kyoto, however, if Im asked, Which is the best...

Nyoirin Kannon ('Bodhisattva of Compassion') which I fell in love

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Since I began studying as a tour guide, I have had so many chances to see Buddhist statues at many temples and museums, and recently, I saw...

Entokuin, one of my favorite places in Kyoto

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About 400 years ago, before Tokugawa, there was a leader who unified Japan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi had a great talent, served his boss, beat h...

Kiyomizudera Temple and Sannenzaka

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Kiyomizudera Temple was originally founded by a priest in the 8th century and the present structures were built in the 17th century.(This te...

Nara Park and Todaiji Temple

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Hello, guests who are dreaming to travel to Japan! Im very sorry that you cannot do so due to the Coronavirus now. So many guides includ...

Sushi

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Have you ever tried Sushi? In Japan, you can try various kinds of Sushi. This is a typical dish of Nigiri. Some kinds of sushi, ha...

Castles in Japan

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There are many castles all over Japan. This is Himeji-jyo Castle which is located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Maybe Himeji-jyo Castle i...

Mt. Fuji

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Mt.Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. If you see the book about Japan, you will find the picture of Mt. Fuji without fail. We, Japanese ...

Blowfish 'Fugu'

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I think that you have many delicious food in your country. You can find many delicious food in my country, Japan, too. Theres a saying, H...

Sumo, Japanese national sport

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Sumo wrestling is the Japanese traditional national sport which was originally a Shinto ritual for good harvest about 1500 years ago. Two s...

Yasaka-no-tou(Yasaka Pagoda)

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You have seen a picture of this pagoda (Tou in Japanese).People call this tower Yasaka-no-tou (official name is Hokanji Temple.) Its ...

Monkey Park in Kyoto!

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If you like animals, how about visiting Monkey Park in Arashiyama, Kyoto? You have to climb a hill for about 20 minutes, however, on its t...

Yammy!

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You may be interested in food you can try in Japan. Japanese food is healthy and yammy! Tempura soba (buckwheat noobles with fried shrimp...

Amazing world of cherry blossoms!

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Japan has the two most beautiful seasons to visit in a year. One is in spring when you can see the amazing world of cherry blossoms and the ...

Jyojyakkoji-Temple, one of my favorite places in Kyoto

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Except two weeks in autumn, this temple keeps quiet and peaceful time. (This temple is so famous for its colored maple-leaves in autumn, and...