Kitano Tenmangu is well known for the god of study. A lot of students who are expecting big exams make a visit there to pray for their success in education. This shrine is also famous for seasonal characteristics such as plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and autumn leaves that you can enjoy visiting there all year …
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Kurama Temple is located in the northern part of city of Kyoto. Here is pictures of Kurama Temple that is covered with such a beautiful autumn colors.
Just a simple and short blog today about one of coolest parks I’ve ever seen! That’s Itami Sky Park. This park is situated right off the Osaka Itami Airport and what makes it cooler is the runway is right next to the park! With or without kids, this park is enjoyable for all ages. All …
Today’s beautiful scenery of colorful maple trees is from the world heritage, Ninnaji Temple(仁和寺). Trees were not fully colored but the whole area in this temple looked so pretty with all different autumn colors. This temple is huge! Unless you go in the Goten hall, Reiho kan hall and tea room, there is no fee …
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Getting to Uji is within 30 minutes by JR line from Kyoto Station. Uji（宇治) is well known for green tea and a World Cultural Heritage Byodoin（平等院). What I like about this area is that it’s not as busy as other big cities, and still Uji has a really unique atmosphere. I would say that Uji …
Fukui is one of the neighboring prefectures of Kyoto that’s sitting up north facing Sea of Japan. It doesn’t have a major big city like Kyoto and Osaka, my trip to Fukui was an opportunity to find some unique tastes to enjoy with. The popular landmark in Fukui is Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. If you …
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The neighboring prefecture of Osaka has many attractions for leisure and EXPOCITY is a fun and exciting place to visit and you should prepare to entertain yourself for a whole day. Getting to EXPOCITY is a little time and energy consuming if you go from the center of Kyoto by train and also the location …
Uobei is one of many popular sushi restaurant chains in Japan. Unfortunately there is only one Uobei in Kyoto Prefecture, which is in Yawata city. Uobei has expanded mostly in the east part of Japan, however there are more in Hyogo and Osaka if you have a chance to visit. Instead of picking up sushi …
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Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most popular visiting sites in Kyoto, which is well known for Torii gates. One small suggestion about Fushimi Inari Shrine is that you go early in the morning if you really want to experience the atmosphere of this special and unique shrine. Personally, I used to go there …
