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Iconic red Daruma dolls, symbols of perseverance. Easy walk
Osaka

Katsuō-ji: Temple of the Daruma

Not far from Osaka, in the heart of Mino forest, is a place reputed to grant all wishes. Discover the Temple of the Daruma …

Busy
Half day (about 3–5 hours including travel from central Osaka); allow longer if visiting as part of a Kansai/ Saigoku pilgrimage day
Vibrant autumn garden at Shiofunekannon-ji Temple, Japan Vibrant
Spring

Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple

This 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple lights up with beauty when spring comes. Its flowering azalea groves display the most beautiful colours.

Azalea Festival
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Natadera Temple: Serene Japanese Shrine Amidst Verdant Landscape Easy walk
Ishikawa

Natadera Temple

Natadera Temple, in the suburb of Komatsu (Ishikawa prefecture) a few kilometres from Kanazawa city, belongs to the Shingon Buddhist sect.

Some crowds
Half day (about 2–4 hours on site, longer if combining with Komatsu/Kanazawa sightseeing)
Hannya-ji Temple Dreamlike
Autumn

Hannya-ji: The Cosmos Temple

Nara is very pretty with plenty of hidden corners to visit that I’ll try to help you discover. One of my autumn favourites is Hannya-ji Temple.

Cosmos Bloom
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Mount Osore Some hiking
Aomori

Osore-san: Highway to Hell

We march towards the entrance of Mount Osore under the crazy heat.

Some crowds
Half day (about 3–5 hours on site, plus transit); Full day if doing it as a day trip from Aomori/Hachinohe
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