Tag Archives: Arashiyama

Unstaffed Stations of Japan #17 – Hozukyō (a.k.a. The Best Platform View In Japan?)

Posted on August 2, 2024 by tokyofox

Think of train stations in Japan and the mighty Shinjuku station is sure to come to mind for many people. That is the world’s busiest train station, and Japan monopolises the top 50 list with only five of them not in … Continue reading →

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Try Not To Wet Yourself With Excitement At This Ladder Temple In Kyoto!

Posted on July 6, 2024 by tokyofox

People go to temples and shrines to pray for all kinds of things, and specific places specialise in protection from certain diseases and ailments. They often refer to common and similar problems but every now and then one comes across … Continue reading →

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Otagi Nenbutsu Temple And The Bamboo Forest In Arashiyama

Posted on May 24, 2018 by tokyofox

   In recent years the bamboo forest in Arashiyama has grown and grown in popularity among foreign visitors and even ranked as their number one

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