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Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail

Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail

 A leg of Japan's oldest road
by Paul Hackshaw
Nara
Yamanobe no michi is part of the ShinKaido or the New road stretching from Edo-period Tokyo to Kansai, There are many temples and imperial graves along the route.
Hakone’s Mt. Komagatake

Hakone’s Mt. Komagatake

A mountain shrine standing under the gaze of Mt. Fuji
by Tomoko Kamishima
Kanagawa
We can reach the top of beautiful Mt. Komagatake in only 7 minutes by using a comfortable and convenient ropeway. The ropeway’s lakeside station is at Hakone-en.
Hozenji Temple in Osaka

Hozenji Temple in Osaka

 An oasis of calm in Dotombori
by Abueng Bernard
Osaka
Hozenji Temple is an oasis of calm offering a brief respite from the excitement of Dotombori
Jindaiji Temple, Chofu City

Jindaiji Temple, Chofu City

 Step back in time at the second oldest temple in Tokyo
by Andrew Ng
Tokyo
In the leafy environs of Jindaiji temple, it's possible to imagine you are stepping back in time and walking in the footsteps of the Uesugi samurai or silkworm merchants
Mitama Matsuri

Mitama Matsuri

One of Tokyo's biggest Obon festivals
by Perri Silverstein
Tokyo
Honor your ancestors at the Obon festival, Mitama Matsuri celebrated at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.
Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall

Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall

 UNESCO World Heritage in Higashiyama Kyoto
by Stefanus Husin
Kyoto
Kiyomizudera, also known as the Pure Water Temple is one of more famous temples in Japan. This temple is located up in a hill in the east of Kyoto. One of the things that stands out is the wooden stage in the main hall that is 13 meters above the hill. During the spring period, this will give you an amazing view of the cherry blossom. From the wooden stage, you will also able to see Kyoto city in the distance. Kiyomizudera is also inside the list of UNESCO World Heritage.
Todaiji Temple in Nara

Todaiji Temple in Nara

 A large majestic temple in Nara
by Stefanus Husin
Nara
The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city. 
Hachiko Statue University of Tokyo

Hachiko Statue University of Tokyo

 The beloved Japanese Akita is reunited with his master
by Jessica A Paje
Tokyo
The second Hachiko statue in Tokyo was unveiled March 2015 and depicts the reunion of the loyal Akita Inu and his master Professor Ueno. Located on the grounds of the Department of Agriculture (Yayoi Section of the Hongo Campus) at the University of Tokyo, the new statue will warm your heart.

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