
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 …
Learn about Japan from the locals
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …