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【Ujigami Shrine Guide】Japan’s Oldest Shrine Structure & Access

【Ujigami Shrine Guide】Japan’s Oldest Shrine Structure & AccessLocated at the foot of Mount Asagiri along the Uji River, ...
Buddhism

【Nishi Hongwanji Temple Guide】Karamon Gate, Giant Ginkgo & Access

【Nishi Hongwanji Temple Guide】Karamon Gate, Giant Ginkgo & AccessServing as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanj...
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【Kozan-ji Temple Guide】Choju-giga (First Manga), Tea Origin & Access

【Kozan-ji Temple Guide】Choju-giga (First Manga), Tea Origin & AccessRestored in 1206 by priest Myoe, Kozan-ji is a UNESC...
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【Byodoin Temple Guide】Phoenix Hall, 10-Yen Coin Icon & Access

【Byodoin Temple Guide】Phoenix Hall, 10-Yen Coin Icon & AccessEstablished in 1052 by Fujiwara no Yorimichi, Byodoin Templ...
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【Daigo-ji Temple Guide】Hideyoshi’s Cherry Blossoms & Pagoda Guide

【Daigo-ji Temple Guide】Hideyoshi’s Cherry Blossoms & Pagoda GuideFounded in 874, Daigo-ji is a grand UNESCO World Herita...
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【Tofuku-ji Temple Guide】Tsutenkyo Bridge, Autumn Colors & Access

【Tofuku-ji Temple Guide】Tsutenkyo Bridge, Autumn Colors & AccessFounded in 1236, Tofuku-ji is a monumental head temple o...
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【Tenryu-ji Temple Guide】Sogenchi Garden & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Access

【Tenryu-ji Temple Guide】Sogenchi Garden & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove AccessFounded in 1339 by Shogun Ashikaga Takauji, Tenr...
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【Enryaku-ji Temple Guide】The Mother Mountain of Japanese Buddhism

【Enryaku-ji Temple Guide】The Mother Mountain of Japanese BuddhismFounded in 788 by Saicho, Enryaku-ji is the headquarter...
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【Saiho-ji (Moss Temple) Guide】Reservations, Moss Garden & Access

【Saiho-ji (Moss Temple) Guide】Reservations, Moss Garden & AccessFamous worldwide as "Kokedera" (The Moss Temple), Saiho-...
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【Ninna-ji Temple Guide】Imperial History, Omuro Cherry Blossoms & Access

【Ninna-ji Temple Guide】Imperial History, Omuro Cherry Blossoms & AccessFounded in 888 by Emperor Uda, Ninna-ji is a UNES...