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Tumulus in Tokyo City – A Trip to Todoroki Ravine & Noge-Otsuka Kofun

2021-05-282022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Calm Tokyo, Old Tokyo, Photos, Shrines, Temples

When you have a trip to Tokyo, I do NOT think most of you will visit Todoroki district, especially Noge-Otsuka

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Red maple leaves and Emmado hall
Autumn Leaves Tokyo 

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

2020-12-172022-12-15 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

2019-10-042022-12-15 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

2016-06-032022-12-15 Kozue 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

2016-05-242022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments 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

2016-05-172022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, 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

2016-04-152022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Cherry Blossoms, Culture, Festivals, Photos, Spring, Temples

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

2016-04-012022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Cherry Blossoms, Photos, Spring, Temples

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

2016-01-142022-12-15 Kozue 2 Comments 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?

2015-09-272022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Calm Tokyo, 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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