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  • July 30, 2024

    Koka Ninja House

    The Koka Ninja House, is an authentic ninja house built during the Edo era and the only remaining house available to the public where ninja lived. It was the residence of the Mochizuki family, a fami...
  • July 31, 2024

    La Collina Omi-Hachiman

    This confectionery shop is part nature preserve and part theme park. The flagship store of the Taneya Group, the shop is surrounded by nature and serves up a wide variety of popular seasonal confecti...
  • July 31, 2024

    Omi-Hachiman

    On the shores of Lake Biwa sits the picturesque town of Omi-Hachiman. Once a thriving merchant town on the Nakasendo Road, the city still retains much of its Edo-Era charms.The city fir...
  • July 26, 2024

    Hikone Castle

    Hikone Castle is one of the twelve Japanese castles that still retain their original keeps. Additionally, Hikone Castle is one of only five castles to have been designated the status of a National Tr...
  • December 12, 2024

    Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple

    Tucked away in the quiet hills of Arashiyama, Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple offers a delightful and unique experience for visitors seeking something off the beaten path. This serene temple is famous for it...
  • May 31, 2017

    Kiyomizudera

    Founded in the Heian Period (794-1185), Kiyomizudera is one of Kyoto’s most celebrated temples and one of seventeen World Heritage sites in the city. Founded on the site of the Otowa Waterfall - ...
  • December 12, 2024

    Uji’s Historical Tea Museum and Park

    Chazuna, also known as the Tea Museum and Park in Uji, offers visitors a chance to dive into the rich culture of tea production in this famous region. Nestled in the heart of Uji’s tea-growing countr...
  • December 11, 2024

    Kiyamachi and Kawaramachi Street

    Nestled alongside the Takase River, Kiyamachi Street exudes charm with its narrow, lantern-lit pathways and seasonal scenery. This street, historically part of Kyoto’s merchant and trade district, wa...
  • December 3, 2024

    Suirokaku Aqueduct

    Nestled within the serene grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple, the Suirokaku Aqueduct is an unexpected architectural marvel in Kyoto. This red-brick aqueduct, completed in 1890 during the Meiji Era, is part ...