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Daijoji Temple, Kanazawa

4.5
#12 of 95 in Historic Sites in Kanazawa
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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  • By rubyabercromby
    We went in and learned how to do traditional calligraphy. The head priest, who showed us, was very friendly and spoke english. He wrote our names in kanji aswell. We were allowed to take home our...  more »
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