Culture Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann This is the setting for one of Japan’s most sacred sites, the Kumano Sanzan... Kumano Sanzan is the collective name given to the three Grand Shrines (
6 Culture Kiyomizu Temple in Early Spring Martijn Beckers A cold spring day at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera: the perfect place to relax and enjoy the spring weather while exploring this popular temple complex.
Culture Seiryu-e Dragon Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardian of Kyoto.
Culture A Journey Between Tradition and Modernity Nick Arcivos From the Kiyomizu Dera temple, popular for its massive pillars and its... Nanzen-ji is a must-see in Kyoto, it is a relaxing place surrounded by
Culture Takaosan Okayama City Kenji Chida Takaosan is a spiritual mountain in the Sannan district of Saidaiji, Okayama City.
Accommodation Higashiyama-sou Ryokan Kiyomizu John Carter Located at the foot of the eastern mountains and Kiyomizu-dera, this Ryokan really is something else.
11 Culture Ishiyama Temple in Otsu Cathy Cawood A large, unusual wollastonite rock formation is surrounded by beautiful temple buildings of Ishiyama-dera in Otsu.
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