Located in the mountains north of downtown Kyoto, Kifune Shrine is considered a power spot with a Shinto deity that grants wishes for love and matchmaking. The area is also famous for river dining called kawadoko, and nagashi somen.
MountainsKyoto
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July 15, 2017
Lake Biwa is Japan’s largest lake, located in Shiga prefecture northeast of Kyoto, and taking a cruise on the lake is a great way to experience its beauty.
Shiga
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June 3, 2017
Mii-dera (三井寺) also referred to as Onjo-ji is one of Japan’s four largest temples. It is also one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
HeritageTraditionShiga
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January 27, 2017
Kyoto onsen trip! Anyone in? Whether it is to start your day, end you day or to take a break from all the sightseeing, it is nice to go to the onsen and refresh yourself.
OnsenKyoto
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January 7, 2017
Other than the castle, the city is a nice town expressing Japan's undying love of the once prized fish in Japan: the goldfish. Koriyama being just a few stops away from Kintetsu Nara Station (area of Todai-ji and Nara Park) this city is worth a look.
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