ℹ️Extra Travel Information: Japan.
These articles provide additional information about things I saw and learned during my 2024 tour of Japan.
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is one of Japan’s most iconic natural landmarks, celebrated for its towering bamboo stalks, serene pathways, and cultural significance. It offers visitors a unique sensory experience that blends history, spirituality, and natural beauty.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha’s Senbon Torii (“Thousand Gates”) is one of Japan’s most iconic sights, a mesmerising tunnel of vermilion gates leading into the sacred Mount Inari. This Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto is dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice, prosperity, and business. Its endless rows of torii gates have become a global symbol of Japanese spirituality and culture.
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Nestled in Kyoto’s scenic Arashiyama district, Tenryū-ji (天龍寺) stands as one of Japan’s most revered Zen temples. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, it is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. Beyond its religious importance, Tenryū-ji is celebrated for its breathtaking gardens, deep historical roots, and enduring cultural influence.
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