Historical Fukuzen-ji & Taichoro Pavilion Paul Walsh "The most beautiful scenic view in all of Japan" is how 18th century Korean envoys described the view from Fukuzen-ji Temple and..
Historical Ushimado Shrine, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Hidden at the top of a hill sits Ushimado Shrine. The seaside breeze makes the journey up the hill easy and the shrine a beautiful..
11 Historical Miyajima's Hall of 1000 Tatami Mats Chantelle Silva The dark wooden pillars of this ancient pavillion will envelope you and take you back in time
Historical Shinonome Shrine Anonymous Shinonome Shrine stands at the foot of the castle hill in Matsuyama. Noh theatre performances are held here in April amid the brilliant..
12 Arts & Crafts Tokyo Kawabata Ryushi Museum Tomoko Kamishima Kawabata Ryushi (1885-1966) is one of the most admired Japanese artists from the Showa Era (1926-1988). His memorial museum is located..
7 Historical Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji temple..
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..