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Located at 8 Ogi, Izumisamo-shi in Osaka Prefecture, Shipporyuji   is a century-old temple that's tucked away in Mt. Inunaki. Shipporyuji Shipporyuji History Shipporyuji   was founded by the legendary mystic En-no-Gyoja in 661. It serves as the head temple of the Inunaki sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple is home to the statue of the dragon deity that is coiled around a sword hence giving the temple its other name - Kurikara Dairyu Fudo Myo-o . This guardian deity is known to grant wishes and has connections to good fortune and longevity.  The part where one has to turn left from Fudao Road to reach the temple The road would then narrow down to a one-lane road The parking lot of Shipporyuji Here's the map of the Shipporyuji temple vicinity Here's the story of the dog and his master who gave the mountain its name. The name Shipporyuji means " Seven-Treasures-Waterfall ". Its name was drawn from the veneration of the bodhisattva Kobo D

Day 20 June 5, 2018 A Visit to Shipporyuji Ohayo ! According to today's weather forecast, it's going to be cloudy the whole morning then rainy in the afternoon today. By this time, we already have full trust in Japan's weather forecasts as it had been 100% accurate since our first day here.  Back on the road As usual, Mr. Toshi took this opportunity to bring us to yet another wonderful place. Located several kilometers away from his house in Kumatori is Mt. Inunaki. Upon researching it before leaving, I discovered that Mt. Inunaki is home to 48 different waterfalls and also to one of Japan's oldest temple - Shipporyuji . One way road + gloomy forest = Wrong Turn vibes Finally reached the parking area on Mt. Inunaki's foot Following the pathway going to the temple The stairs that lead to the Shipporyuji Shipporyuji From Mr. Toshi's house, we drove for about 8 kilometers to the town of Ogi in Izumisano before continuing to a small

Located in the coastal part of Rinku Town, Izumisano, Sennan in Osaka Prefecture, Sennan Marble Beach is an artificial beach that is one of the best places to watch the beautiful sunsets within Osaka Bay. Sennan Marble Beach Sennan Marble Beach Details As was written, Sennan Marble Beach is an artificial beach that is part of the reclaimed land which is now famously known as Rinku Town. Sennan Marble Beach is famous for its white marble gravel-covered coastline that stretches for about 900 meters.  Sennan Marble Beach - Sennan, Osaka Prefecture Gotta love the view Sennan Marble Beach " Always with you " Due to the exquisite sunset view from Sennan Marble Beach , it has been included in Japan's Top 100 Sunsets. Since its opening in 1995, the beach has become a favorite destination of couples who wanted a romantic place but does not want to go far from Sennan. Hence it is not a surprise when the beach was designated as a Lover's Sanctuary. The ti