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Himeji Castle, its White Splendor Amidst the Cherry Blossoms
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  • Kyoto will Always be the Heart and Soul of Japan Kyoto will Always be the Heart and Soul of Japan Kyoto is the heart and soul of Japan. It's ancient temples and shrines are a testament to the history of Japan, and even its future. Kyoto is a modern city with many contemporary buildings, and even its own tower. But at is core are many of… Read lesson →
  • Byodoin, a World Heritage Site That Is Probably Not on Your List to Visit Byodoin, a World Heritage Site That Is Probably Not on Your List to Visit This spring we took a bus tour to a few beautiful locations for viewing cherry blossoms, referred to in Japan as sakura. The first stop in the tour was Byodoin, an ancient Heian temple located in the southern part of Kyoto. Most folks visit… Read lesson →
  • Tō-ji, an Historic Temple Established After the Capitol Moved to Kyoto Tō-ji, an Historic Temple Established After the Capitol Moved to Kyoto To-ji is an important temple on the southwest side of Kyoto. It is especially pretty in cherry blossom season, and in the fall when the colors change. It's probably not a place you will visit on your first visit to Kyoto, with all the other… Read lesson →
  • Himeji Castle, its White Splendor Amidst the Cherry Blossoms
  • Matsuyama Castle on the Hilltop Matsuyama Castle on the Hilltop During our time in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture we were able to explore the ancient fortress on the hill, Matsuyama Castle. A cloudy and rainy day made the castle seem overly gloomy, but there were facinating historical artifacts and display… Read lesson →
  • The Fall Foliage of Tateshina, Nagano and the Majestic Matsumoto Castle The Fall Foliage of Tateshina, Nagano and the Majestic Matsumoto Castle If you're in Japan during the fall months, it's always a nice idea to plan an outing outside Tokyo to see the fall colors. We made a plan to do just that, and tacked on a trip to Matsumoto to see the famous castle. Well, plans change when l… Read lesson →
  • Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Kawagoe is an historic Japanese city in Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings, featuring Kurazukuri warehouses, old merchant streets, and ancient temples. It's an easy day trip from Tokyo tha… Read lesson →
  • Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura is often referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, and for good reason. Its historic temples are stunning examples of architecture introduced from Song Dynasty China with Zen Buddhism's influence. Kamakura was once the administrat… Read lesson →

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