Historical Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
Historical Hōryūji Temple in Nara Tony Mariani Horyuju, Buddhism, Nara, Oldest wooden structures in the world.
Museums Ehime University Museum Anonymous Ehime University Museum has an eclectic and attractive collection of insects, minerals, fossils, archaeology and research
Museums Itsukushima Floating Shrine JJ Walsh This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list
Historical Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail Paul Hackshaw Yamanobe no michi is part of the ShinKaido or the New road stretching from Edo-period Tokyo to Kansai, There are many temples and..
Historical Hikarigaoka Park Ash Hikarigaoka now is an area filled with so much greenery, it seems a world removed from the rest of Tokyo.
Historical Ama-no-Iwato Mandy Bartok See where myth and history meet at Awa-no-Iwato in Takachiho village
Recommended Traditional Autumn in Takaoka: City of Crafts 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct Experience "Autumn in Takaoka: Craft City" — where traditions and tomorrow’s talent meet in an annual city-wide event of food,..