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This Kyoto temple nestled in the forest will take you to another time
Kyoto / Mountain / Temple

This Kyoto temple nestled in the forest will take you to another time

Posted on: July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Called the Zuiko-in Temple, this mesmerizing landmark is better known as the temple nestled in the forests of Mt. Daimonji.

Why Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion is superior to the Golden Pavilion
Golden Pavilion / Kyoto / Silver Pavilion / Temple / Travel

Why Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion is superior to the Golden Pavilion

Posted on: July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) is often outshone by its Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) counterpart, but here’s why that’s simply not true.

Exploring Enryaku-ji Temple – Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kyoto / Mountain / Temple / Travel

Exploring Enryaku-ji Temple – Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

Posted on: February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Nestled in the mountainous ranges of Kyoto’s Hieizan (Mt. Hiei), Enryaku-ji Temple is one of the most significant sites in Japanese history.

Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain
Kyoto / Mountain / Sports and Fitness

Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain

Posted on: February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
Architecture / Kyoto / Temple / Travel

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?

Posted on: January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular temples, but with most of it already free for the public, is it worth entering the paid section?

Namba Yasaka Shrine is one of Osaka’s most underrated icons
Osaka / Shrine / Temple

Namba Yasaka Shrine is one of Osaka’s most underrated icons

Posted on: July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Easily the most unique shrine I’ve ever been to is the striking demon head of Namba Yasaka Shrine, a surprisingly under-visited monument.

Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most underrated destinations
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Temple

Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most underrated destinations

Posted on: May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

It’s not the temple you often see in travel magazines, but Nanzenji Temple is so much more than a building, it’s a haven of pure beauty.

The Golden Pavilion – is it worth visiting?
Golden Pavilion / Kyoto / Temple

The Golden Pavilion – is it worth visiting?

Posted on: April 28, 2023May 1, 2023

The Golden Pavilion or Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺) has become a pilgrimage for visitors to Kyoto, but is it really worth your time?

Kiyomizu-dera offers the most stunning views of Kyoto
Architecture / Kyoto / Temple

Kiyomizu-dera offers the most stunning views of Kyoto

Posted on: November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Easily the most aesthetic views I’ve seen in Japan, if not in my life, was at the picturesque temple of Kiyomizu-dera in the heart of Kyoto.

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