Yamadera feels like a place where ascetic monks train. To reach the top, you have to climb on foot, which is pretty tough, but the beautiful scenery along the way makes it all worthwhile.
Yama-Dera (Hōjusan Risshakuji Temple) | Review by George Wu
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The restaurant serves delicious dishes made with local ingredients. The olive oil dishes are especially unique and really tasty.
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This temple belongs to the Nichiren sect. Many people come here to pray for good luck and safety. The architecture is really beautiful and unique—definitely worth a visit.
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The castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb but was later rebuilt to look like the original. Inside the main keep, there's a museum focused on samurai culture. The view from the observation deck on the 5th floor is fantastic.
