Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~
Byodo-in Temple, one of the World Heritage Sites in Uji, was originally a villa of Fujiwara no Michinaga (藤原道長), an aristocrat in the Heian period. The aristocrats preferred Uji, as …
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Hidden Kyoto, Yawata City
In the Kansai region, Osaka and Kyoto are well known cities that many tourists visit. However, have you ever heard of Yawata City? It is located in the middle of …
Explore Arashiyama to your heart’s content 〜part 2〜
I introduced several spots in the center of Arashiyama in “Explore Arashiyama to your heart’s content ~part 1~.” In this part 2, I’ll share some beautiful and deep sites in …
Pilgrimage lodge with delicious food and wonderful hospitality.
There are various types of accommodations in Japan, such as business hotels, ryokan, minshuku, and guesthouses. What kind of accommodation do you prefer? If you want to stay at a …
Explore Arashiyama to your heart’s content! 〜part 1〜
Arashiyama, where we can indulge in the colors of the four seasons with its mountains and rivers, has undoubtedly been one of Kyoto’s most iconic tourist spots. When I think …
Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!
Antiques, ceramics, second-hand kimonos, handicrafts, bonsai (盆栽), and other Japanese things. Are you interested in these kinds of items? Or, are you looking for a kind of unique souvenir from …
Japanese gods lived in Miyazaki.
Do you know the Japanese myths written in Japanese oldest history books Kojiki (古事記) and Nihonshoki (日本書紀)? There are a lot of unique and cute gods in the myths. One …
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) and Vicinity
Tasting local delicacies or specialties is one of the purposes of travel, right? Here, Nishiki Market is the place for it! The market is often called “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” as all …
Maido! (Hello) Greetings from Yao (八尾) City!
Introduction Today, I’ll be introducing Yao City where I was born and raised. It might be a run-of-the-mill town, but it has a warm feeling and is convenient to live …
Onji Jinja, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan
Welcome to Shinto shrines introduction page!! This is a page of Shinto shrines introduced by me, a Shinto priest. This time, I am going to talk about Onji Jinja, one …