18 Temples & Shrines Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko Takako Sakamoto Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
Museums Japanese Tea Experience in Odawara David Maher Enjoy strolling through the quiet Matsunaga Estate in Odawara, viewing the lush grounds, multiple teahouses, and a former residence,..
Historical Kamakura's Hokoku-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Hokoku-ji Temple in Kamakura has a beautiful bamboo grove. For the full effect of its beauty, go in the morning or late in the afternoon..
12 Gardens & Parks Kamakura’s Eisho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Eisho-ji Temple has been a nunnery since it was established in 1636. The founder of this temple was a woman who once was Tokug..
16 Historical Odawara Castle and Samurai George Popescu Odawara Castle has a long history tied in to the samurai.
Historical Yokohama's Yamate No.111 Tomoko Kamishima The original owner of Yamate No. 111 was John Edward Laffin (a half Japanese, half American, who managed a shipping company an..
13 Temples & Shrines Shrine on a Hill: Kamakura Hansobo Larry Knipfing Hanzobo Shrine is much small and simpler than Kencho-ji, but can boast of a spectacular view, as well as some very beautiful statues...
10 Historical The Three Face Cards of Yokohama 3 Tomoko Kamishima Yokohama has three famous old towers. Jack was built in 1917 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Yokohama Port.
