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Konan Sanzan – The Three Most Scenic Temples South of Lake Biwa

At the south of Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, three temples were erected in the early 8th century. Each has a worship hall designated as a National Treasure in its precinct. Together, the three Tendai sect temples have been known as the ‘Konan Sanzan (湖南三山)’ since 2005. But nowadays, instead of the national treasures, what […]

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Zensui-ji: A Stunning Temple to Source Sacred Water

While Zensui-ji (善水寺) isn’t close to the other two temples of Konan City (known as Konan Sanzan), it is still a temple that is worth the travel. Like Chōju-ji and Jōraku-ji, Zensui-ji has a beautiful precinct and houses a national treasure. In addition, the temple with a Healing Buddha as the main image has sacred water for

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Jōraku-ji: Konan City’s Best Fall Foliage Hunting Spot

If you want to avoid the crowds at Kyoto‘s famous autumn foliage spots, consider visiting Jōraku-ji (常楽寺), the best place in southern Shiga Prefecture to adore the vivid fall colors from mid-November to early December. While there aren’t many bus services that stop close to the temple, the scenery here will amaze you! Among the

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Chōju-ji: The Stunning Fall Foliage and Amazing Papercutting

In the Ishibe area of Konan City (湖南市), Chōju-ji (長寿寺) is a temple with breathtaking scenery. Adding to the temple’s charm, cute decorations and paper cutting art can be found throughout the precinct. Because it is located the eastmost among the city’s three temples that house a national treasure, Chōju-ji is also referred to as

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The Top Attractions to Visit in Ishikawa Prefecture

Are you considering visiting Japan and want an itinerary with a nice mix of mountainous and coastal destinations? You might want to consider a trip to Ishikawa Prefecture. Located on the Sea of Japan, the prefecture is filled with mountain resorts, beaches, national parks, and plenty of cultural elements. Read on for a list of

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The Best Attractions to Visit in Shiga Prefecture

If you find Kyoto and Osaka too crowded and touristy, consider visiting Shiga Prefecture when you land in Kansai next time! The less-visited prefecture is home to Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa. The attractions around the lake thus offer its visitors some magnificent “ocean view”. Located next to Kyoto, Shiga Prefecture houses countless astonishing temples

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Where to Adore Flowers Besides Cherry Blossom in Okayama

Okayama Prefecture in southwestern Japan’s main island offers scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea and is filled with amazing attractions. If you love to admire flowers but can’t visit the prefecture during the cherry blossom season, how about visiting some of the below spots for other types of beautiful flowers? Think Wisteria, Hydrangea, Lavender,

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