Visiting the White Heron Castle, Himeji-jō, the largest castle in Japan and one of the 12 original castles of Japan.
Category: Kansai
Dashimaki Tamago @ Pontocho, Kyoto
The richness of the dashi flavor in the dashimaki tamago makes this egg dish easily one my favorites in Japan.
Rare, surviving castle palace of Nijo Castle
Though having lost its castle keep, Nijo Castle is a worthy visit for its Ninomaru Palace, a rare surviving example of Japan's castle palace.
Bridge to Heaven: Amanohashidate
A trip to one of the Three Views of Japan - Amanohashidate, roughly translates to "bridge to heaven". Viewing the sandbar from the southern and northern bays, walking on the pine-tree covered sandbar, and side visits to Chionji and Motoise Kono Jinja.
Thunder God Shrine: Kamigamo-jinja, Kyoto
A trip to one of the Kamo Shrines, Kamigamo-jinja, or Kamo-wake-ikazuchi, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Kyoto, dedicated to the Thunder God.
Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street and the Nenbutsu-ji Temples, Kyoto Travel
Continuing my trip in hidden Arashiyama, exploring the somber Adashino Nenbutsu-ji and the whimsical statues in Otagi Nenbutsuji, while walking through the Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street.
Moss Garden at Gioji, Kyoto
Lovely moss garden and thatched roof at Gioji, an often overlooked temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto.
Where the retired Emperors resided: Daikaku-ji, Kyoto
A visit to the slightly off-the-beaten path temple in Kyoto, a monzeki temple in which retired Emperors resided. Located next to the oldest, partly survived Shinden-style garden pond.
Short stop at Ryozen Kannon Temple, Kyoto
An unexpected stop at Ryozen Kannon in Higashiyama, Kyoto, dedicated to those who were lost on both sides of WWII.
Monkey Shrine: Hiyoshi Taisha, Otsu
Stopping at Hiyoshi Taisha, an old Shinto shrine located at the foot of Mt Hiei, worshiping monkey deities, before heading to Enryakuji.
Peaceful Stone Mountain Temple: Ishiyama-dera, Otsu
The 13th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, offering abundance of flora varieties, and picturesque temple halls amidst wollastonite.
Japan's Wonders 