9 Temples & Shrines Dharma Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji temple 08: The eighth guide focuses on 'Hattō (Dharma Hall or Lecture Hall)', the largest of..
16 Historical Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mountains..
Culture Fukui Fine Arts Museum Peter Sidell In Fukui city in Japan's Hokuriku region, the Fine Arts Museum holds a range of exhibitions, from traditional Japanese art to..
Culture Eishoji Temple, Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He died..
11 Temples & Shrines Eiheiji Temple's Glorious Main Gate Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 11: 'Main Gate (Sanmon Gate) was rebuilt in 1749. This is the oldest building at Eiheiji...
15 Temples & Shrines Buddha Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 07: The seven guide focuses on 'Butsuden (Buddha Hall)', the main building of Eiheiji which..
Culture Fukui's Lotus Paradise in Heaven Takako Sakamoto Fukui's Lotus Paradise in Heaven: beautiful lotus fields in rural Minami Echizen makes you feel like you are in heaven!
15 Culture Kitchen and Bath of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 09: The ninth guide focuses on 'Daikuin (Kitchen)' and 'Yokushitsu (Bath). See the..