Cherry Blossoms at Dojoji Temple Takako Sakamoto At Dojoji Temple in Wakayama the cherry blossoms are the earliest to bloom in Kansai Region.
Perfect Day for Cherry Blossoms Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous cherry blossoms blooming under the soft spring sunshine at Negoroji Temple in Wakayama. What a perfect day for cherr...
Activities Shirahama Beach Ash Shirahama Beach boasts white sand imported from Australia and a pleasant blue expanse of water perfect for swimming in.
Accommodation Meeting the Monks of Koya-San Lauren Jade Hill Find out what it's like to stay with the monks in one of Koya-San's Shukubo, and explore this beautiful mountainous region.
Accommodation Kiri-no-Sato Lodge Alena Eckelmann Kiri-no-Sato is a mountain-top lodge offering a splendid view, organic food for dinner and breakfast, and a soak in hot water...
Culture Introduction to Koyasan Aries Lucea A trip to Mt. Koya or Koyasan is an experience of a preserved culture of faith and beauty of Shingo Budhism.
Activities Kamikura Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kamikura Shrine is described as one of the oldest sacred places in the Kumano area, even pre-dating Hayatama Taisha, the Kuma...
Culture Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann Kumano is situated in the southeastern part of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. People have been worshiping r...
Culture Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails Alena Eckelmann For over 1,000 years Kumano has attracted Japanese worshippers and seekers, and old trails, more or less intact, cross-cross ...
Culture Mount Koya Alena Eckelmann Experience Japanese Esoteric Buddhism on a retreat to mountain temple complex Mt. Koya at Osaka’s doorsteps
Culture Mt. Koya and the Great Teacher Alena Eckelmann Follow Buddhist pilgrims to Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum on Mt. Koya for a breeze of enlightenment
Accommodation Kumano Kodo Overnight-Stay in Chikatsuyu-oji Alena Eckelmann Chikatsuyu-oji is a small village located in a mountain basin about halfway between Takijiri-oji and the Hongu Taisha. Soak y...
