Tag: O-Jizo-Sama

Seeking Zen. Exploring the Buddhist temples of Kyoto, Japan.

Apr 12, 2018

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Daniel Callicoat

in Asia, Destinations, Japan, Travel

Kyoto is the religious and cultural center of Japan. It has over 2000 active temples, 1600 Buddhist and 400 Shinto. Spared most of the destruction of World War II, it remains one of the best examples of prewar city life and many Japanese visit the city to get in touch with their roots, wearing…