Historical Toyokawa Inari Shrine Chris Glenn Toyokawa Inari is a paradox, being both a Buddhist Temple of the Sodo sect, and a Shinto Shrine dedicated to Inari Okami.
Culture Explore the Heart of Japan Lisa Wallin Aichi, Gifu, and Mie Prefectures have beautiful views and rich history — all hidden in plain sight! Dig deeper into the "real"..
Historical Nagoya's Big Buddha Chris Glenn Toganji is a Soto sect Buddhist Temple established in 1532 by Oda Nobuyuki, the younger brother of Oda Nobunaga and lord of nearby..
12 Culture Hoji-ji Temple, Nagoya Peter Sidell In southern Nagoya in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Hoji-ji is a charming Buddhist temple.
Historical Cherry Blossoms at Inuyama Castle Suwannee Payne A small, beautiful and famous castle in Inuyama
13 Culture Noritake Garden, Nagoya Peter Sidell Close to Nagoya station in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Noritake Garden is a historical site with pleasant lawns, restaurants and..
Museums Nakamura Koen in Nagoya Chris Glenn Nakamura Koen in Nagoya is the birthplace of the samurai warriors Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa.