More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Temple 22, Kirinokidani Yakushi-do is in the same area as the last couple of temples, an Amida-do and a Dainichi-do. Like most temples on...

  Kandoji, is a fairly small and nondescript temple in the south of Izumo City. As well as being temple 23 on the Chugoku Kannon pilgrimage,...

  I catch a glimpse of the huge reclining Buddha on the other side of the valley, about 500 meters away. The small mountain valley I am ente...

  Omori, like Yunotsu where I started walking today, is both a World Heritage Site and a Historic Preservation District. One my way through ...