What first comes to mind when talking about Fushimi Inari Taisha, also known as Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine 伏見稲荷大社, is…
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From the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Japan's most famous gardens, & historic castle towns, these are just some things to see in…
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Sakurajima may be one of Kagoshima's most famous sights, but venture a little off-the-beaten-path and you'll find no shortage of…
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“A Japanese is born as a Shinto, marries as a Christian, and dies as a Buddhist.” This looks impossible, but…
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Hiking to the iconic summit of Japan’s tallest mountain is a bucket list ambition for both Japanese and international visitors…
James DaviesFebruary 16, 2022
Ise Grand Shrine is the most important shrine in the Japanese Shinto religion. It is a place of pilgrimage visited…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
Kumano Kodo is a network of thousand-year-old roads that pilgrims use to travel from various parts of Japan to visit…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
In shrines and temples of Japan, you’ll find omamori, or amulets, of all kinds. While some places of worship may…
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