English 07 Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara: Lanterns, Sacred Deer & UNESCO World Heritage
I headed from Tōdai-ji to Kasuga Taisha.As mentioned in my p...
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English 06 Tōdai‑ji Temple in Nara: Japan’s Great Buddha & the World’s Largest Wooden Hall
After thoroughly enjoying my stroll around Kōfuku-ji, I head...
English 05 Hidden Beauty of Nara: Discover Kōfuku‑ji Temple and Its Iconic Asura Statue
Day 2 of Nara SightseeingToday, since there are no long-dist...
English 04 Hōki‑ji Temple in Nara: Japan’s Oldest Three‑Story Pagoda and Prince Shōtoku’s Legacy04 Hōki-ji Temple
Hōkiji Temple is located just a 10-minute walk east from Hōr...
English 03 Hidden Gem of Nara: Discover Hōrin‑ji Temple and the Legacy of Yamashiro Ōe‑ō
I left Horyu-ji Temple and stopped by Chugu-ji Temple before...
English 02 Chūgū‑ji Temple Guide: History, Highlights & the Famous Half‑Seated Bodhisattva
In my previous post, I wrote about Hōryū-ji Temple, and just...
English 01 Exploring Hōryū-ji Temple: Japan’s Oldest Wooden Structure and World Heritage Site
At the end of December, I decided to take a trip to Nara. Na...
English 17 Hidden Gem of Kamakura: Visit Zuisen‑ji’s Moss Path, Historic Gate & Seasonal Floral Frame
Hello everyone! It's Kumakichi!This time, I visited Zuisen-j...
English 16 Yugyō‑ji Temple in Fujisawa: Head of the Jishū Sect Founded by Ippen in 1325
Hello everyone! This is Kumakichi!Usually, I take historical...
English A Local’s Guide to Hidden Gems: 5 Peaceful Temples and Shrines to Visit in Kamakura
Have you ever been to Kamakura? As a historic city, many peo...