Kyoto 2019: Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) at night
After spending a full day wandering around the western part of Kyoto, I returned to the eastern part of the city and stopped by Yasaka…
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Nara 2019: Kasuga Taisha (春日大社)
My last major bit of sightseeing in Nara was at Kasuga Taisha, the city’s most important Shinto shrine. The road up to Kasuga Taisha passes…
Matsue 2019: Lantern festival at the castle
When I got back to Matsue from Izumo the rain was still coming down and I stayed indoors for about an hour until it stopped.…
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Osaka & Nara: The Running Man & The Deer
It only takes about 30 minutes to get to Osaka from Kyoto by train. Because of their relatively close proximity it’s certainly possible to visit…
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