14 Traditional Kyoto's Osawa-no-ike Pond in B&W Larry Knipfing It still exists today as part of Daikaku-ji, a temple I really love.
9 Culture Maizuru Port Toretore Fish Markets Bonson Lam Swimming crab and the best sushi north of Kyoto
Museums Hideyoshi & Kiyomasa Memorial Museum Chris Glenn there is a monument about 100 meters away, right next to the Toyokuni Shrine... 1611) was born at the other end of Nakamura park, where the Myogyo-ji Temple
Festivals Kiyomori Festival Paul Walsh figure as Kiyomori was responsible for the development of Itsukushima Shrine... Then came women dressed as court ladies and shrine maidens, leading members
Historical Great Statue of Buddha in Todaiji Ryohei Suenaga The story behind the Buddha statue in Todaiji temple
6 Historical Odawara Castle in the Summertime Hoyee Tse Odawara is a Edo-style castle with an informative museum and shrine in the castle grounds.
Historical The Lotus Ponds of Kasumigaura Joe Peters after Lake Biwa (Biwako in Japanese); see my articles on three days in Kyoto... to read more about Lake Biwa and the onsen (hot springs) there.
12 Temples & Shrines Hongu Town Virginia Gonzalez Hongu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture that is famous for its World Heritage Sites: the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and the Kumano River.