Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
14 Traditional Himeji Castle: 2009-2014 Restoration Anonymous Often, when visiting historic locations throughout Japan, one can read things concerning the original building of the structure..
9 Historical Sasayama Castle Benjamin Stock A few nice shots of the remains of a peaceful, rural castle in Sasayama, Hyogo.
7 Culture Autumn Leaves at Kogenji Temple My Đặng The temple was the top Rinzai Nakamine school founded in the Kamakura period. This ancient temple is one of the most famous spectacular..
17 Gardens & Parks Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Elena Lisina Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is a nice place to walk and enjoy seasonal flowers, a waterfall, and the view of Kobe City.
13 Culture Kitano-Tenman Shrine in Kobe Cathy Cawood Views over Kobe, bonsai pines and fortune telling papers at this pretty shrine in Kitano-cho.
Historical Visiting Kobe's Ikuta-Jinja Shrine Lygia Priscilla In Japan's port city of Kobe, Ikuta-jinja is a captivating shinto shrine, one of the oldest in Japan, built by the Jingu empire..
7 Culture Akashi Kaikyo National Park Lily There are many seasonal flowers throughout the year at Akashi Kaikyo National Park on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. You can see..