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Autumn Leaves Tokyo 

Autumn Leaves in Kuhombutsu – A Guide to the Local District in Tokyo

2020-12-172020-12-16 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Calm Tokyo, Fall Foliage, Photos, Temples

I visited Kuhombutsu that I’d never been to under the unusual situation in 2020. It’s an autumn leaves spot in

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Japan 

Guides & Stories of Eiheiji Temple, the Biggest Zen Dojo in Japan

2019-10-042019-10-04 Kozue 0 Comments Photos, Temples

Different. I have written about many fantastic places in Japan on this blog, but my trip to Eiheiji Temple, which

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Japan Kamakura 

Perfect Guide to Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura – Japan’s First & Leading Zen Temple

2016-06-032016-12-10 Kozue 0 Comments Kamakura, Temples

TDD has been featuring Kamakura in May. After Hokokuji Temple and Jomyoji Temple, the biggest zen temple in Kamakura is

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Japan Kamakura 

5 Things to Do & See at Jomyoji Temple, Kamakura, Japan

2016-05-242018-04-28 Kozue 0 Comments Kamakura, Temples

Across from Hokokuji Temple with Bamboo Garden, there is another zen temple that was established in 1188. It is Jomyoji

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Japan Kamakura 

All About Hokokuji Temple, Kamakura, Japan – A Zen Temple with Bamboo Garden

2016-05-172018-04-28 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, Kamakura, Photos, Temples

Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was once the capital of Japan established by Minamoto samurai

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Cherry Blossoms Seasonal Attractions Tokyo Ueno 

Another Must-See in Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: Hana Matsuri, Buddha’s Birthday Festival

2016-04-152017-04-07 Kozue 0 Comments Cherry Blossoms, Culture, Festivals, Photos, Spring, Temples, Tokyo Sakura Info, Ueno

Cherry blossom season in Tokyo is late March to early April. If you are in Japan on 8 April, you

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Cherry Blossoms Seasonal Attractions Tokyo Tokyo Tower 

A Guide to the Views of Cherry Blossoms & Zojoji Temple & Tokyo Tower

2016-04-012016-08-16 Kozue 0 Comments Cherry Blossoms, Photos, Spring, Temples, Tokyo Sakura Info, Tokyo Tower

Fast Facts Zojoji Temple is at the foot of Tokyo Tower. There are some weeping cherry trees in Zojoji Temple.

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Pagoda of Narita san Shinshoji Temple, Japan.
Japan Narita 

The Quickest Guide to Narita: The Most Interesting Things to See at Shinshoji Temple & Around

2016-01-142019-10-10 Kozue 2 Comments Narita, Temples

When you fly to Tokyo, things to learn about the airports are not very well-known among first-time visitors. Learn them

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Mitaka Tokyo 

A Trip to Jindaiji – Am I Really Traveling in Tokyo?

2015-09-272018-04-27 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Calm Tokyo, Mitaka, Temples

Talking of Tokyo, many people will imagine silver buildings in Shibuya. Even in traditional places such as Asakusa, the streets

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Japan Kamakura Seasonal Attractions 

A Trip to Kamakura, Japan – Hydrangeas in June & All the Travel Info

2015-06-122018-06-04 Kozue 2 Comments Kamakura, Photos, Summer, Temples

Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was the capital of Japan from late 12th century to

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