Culture Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan,..
Activities The Azaleas of Mount Katsuragi Guillaume Doré Take a hike to see the Azalea blooms at Mount Katsuragi in the month of May.
6 Culture Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring Fiona Yoshitake Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring and enjoy the unique ambience of weeping cherry blossoms against a striking background of red..
Culture The Calmness of Hōryū-ji, Nara Andre Moreira Let the hundreds and hundreds of years of this sacred location refresh your soul... Hōryū-ji, a place not to miss if you visit..
Activities Cycling Nara Bonson Lam Part of the charm of visiting the ancient capital of Nara is to slow down to the pace of life here. When you put off the stresses..
19 Culture Gardens of Nara Park Elena Lisina In Nara Park you can visit few traditional Japanese gardens like Isuien and Yoshikien.