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The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is one of the most iconic winter events in Nara. Held every year on the fourth Saturday of January, it symbolizes welcoming the early spring. At night, the festival starts with about 600 fireworks, followed by…
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara Park and is surrounded by the ancient Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This forest has been protected for over a thousand years, and it’s home to the deer that are believed…
Located inside Nara Park, Tōdai-ji is one of Japan’s most iconic Buddhist temples.It was originally built in the mid-8th century, which means it has a history of more than 1,200 years.Not only is it a symbol of Nara, but it…
The Philosopher’s Path is a peaceful 2-kilometer walking trail located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward.The path runs along the Lake Biwa Canal and connects Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) to Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine, passing well-known spots like Honen-in, Anraku-ji, and Eikando. You’ll also…
Ginkaku-ji, officially known as Jishō-ji, is one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples and a must-visit spot along the Philosopher’s Path. For this trip, I started from Nanzen-ji and strolled along the Philosopher’s Path, stopping by small shrines along the…
Otoyo Shrine is located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward, tucked into a quiet corner right next to the Philosopher’s Path.The shrine was founded in the year 887, originally built to pray for the health of Emperor Uda. What makes this shrine…
Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine is located near the southern entrance of the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto. It’s a quiet, peaceful shrine with a long history, and together with Kumano Shrine and Shin-Kumano Shrine, it’s known as one of the “Three Kumano…
Nanzen-ji Temple is located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward, surrounded by tall trees and quiet scenery. In spring, cherry blossoms line the paths, and in autumn, the entire area turns bright red with maple leaves. It’s especially popular during the fall…
When you travel around Japan, you’ll often spot statues of different animals inside temples and shrines. These aren’t just decorations, they all carry deep cultural meanings. In Japanese tradition, these animals act as messengers of the gods, known as “shinshi”.…
If you love cute boars or enjoy collecting animal-themed omikuji, you definitely shouldn’t miss Goō Shrine in Kyoto! The shrine sits right in the city center, next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. It’s famous for its wild boar guardians, and…
