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5 Must-Visit Temples in Kamakura for Hydrangea Lovers

Hello everyone! This is Kumakichi!Now that May is here, the ...
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19 Exploring Sugimoto‑dera: Kamakura’s Oldest Temple with Ancient Kannon

Hello everyone! It’s Kumakichi here!Do you know which temple...
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Nara Travel Guide | Top 5 Must-Visit Temples for First-Time Visitors

Hello, this is Kumakichi!So, I took a solo trip to Nara in D...
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18 Walking Through Kōshoku-ji: Jishū Spirituality, Blooming Paths & the Famous ‘Salt-Tasting’ Jizō

Hello! This is Kumakichi!In early March, when the plum bloss...
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09 Hidden Gem of Nara: Byakugō‑ji Temple with Bush Clover Steps, Historic Statues & City Views

After exploring the grounds of the Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple, I...
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13 What Is Saidaiji Temple? Empress Kōken’s Ancient Nara Temple & Center of Shingon Risshū

After thoroughly enjoying my walk around Kikōji, I made my w...
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12 Kikō‑ji Temple in Nara: Gyōki’s 8th-Century Lotus Temple & Prototype of Tōdai‑ji’s Great Buddha Hall

After finishing my walk around Tōshōdai-ji Temple, I continu...
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11 Exploring Tōshōdai‑ji: Nara’s Serene Temple Founded in 759 by Chinese Monk Ganjin

Having finished exploring Yakushi-ji, I head to Tōshōdai-ji ...
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10 Exploring Yakushi‑ji: Founder Emperor Tenmu’s Temple with Healing Buddha & Twin Pagodas

Day 3 of our Nara trip – the final day.Today’s temple tour w...
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08 Shin‑Yakushi‑ji Temple in Nara: Medicine Buddha and the National Treasure Heavenly Generals

After passing through "Naka no Negi-michi" from Kasuga Taish...