Since its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!
Castle / Kameoka / Kyoto
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Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins – remains of the Oda Nobunaga era
A 16th Century fortress built by Oda Nobunaga, one of the Three Unifiers of Japan, the Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins still remain to this day.
Autumn / Castle / Culture / Kyoto / Vending machine
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Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto
A site I never thought I’d see in Kyoto, the Fushimi Momoyama Castle stands tall and proud to rival the magnificence of Japan’s best castles.
Harajuku / Shibuya / Shrine / Tokyo
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The Meiji Shrine is one of Japan’s most symbolic landmarks
Built in 1920 to honor the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji, the Meiji Shrine is a strong representation of contemporary Japanese history.
Architecture / Castle / Culture / Kyoto
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Wandering around Nijo Castle at night – a great way to unwind
Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto’s many displays of authentic Japanese architecture enriched with culture. Here’s what it looks like at night!
Castle / Travel
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Himeji Castle is a photographer’s paradise for these unexpected reasons
As a tourist destination, Himeji Castle offers so much more than its grand castle complex. What you’ll find is a true photographer’s paradise!