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..
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.
8 Gardens & Parks Sakura Season at Nagoya Castle Manish Prabhune Nagoya Castle attracts many visitors for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). I find it wonderful when culture and nature blend into..
Museums Hommaru Palace, Nagoya Castle Manish Prabhune Reconstruction of the Hommaru Goten, the lavish palace below Nagoya Castle. Stage one is set to open on May 29, 2013.
Arts & Crafts Morimura Memorial Museum, Nagoya Peter Sidell In the middle of Nagoya in Japan's Aichi prefecture, the Morimura Memorial Museum is a charming artist's residence, where..
Museums Hideyoshi & Kiyomasa Memorial Museum Chris Glenn The Hideyoshi and Kiyomasa Memorial Museum is a small but fitting tribute to the warriors, both born within a stones throw of the..