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Akita

Religion

Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church

Seitai Hoshikai in Japanese means the Institute of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist. It is a community of nuns living a life of dedication in a convent, located in a semi- rural area 8km north east from Akita City. It is accessible from JR Akita Railway Station or the cruise port terminal by bus or taxi.

By Bonson Lam

Tokyo

Traditional

47 Ronin Memorial in Tokyo

The memorial to the legendary 47 Ronin at Sengakuji Temple in Tokyo.

By Elena Lisina

Osaka

Religion

Saint Maria Osaka Cathedral

Saint Maria Osaka Cathedral: Christianity’s history and driving forces in Japan

By Erika Arceo

Kagawa

Historical

Zentsuji Temple

Experience the birthplace of one of Japan's most renowned Buddhist monks.

By Anna Sheffer

Kyoto

Historical

Miyazu Catholic Church

Miyazu Catholic Church is the oldest church in Japan, with a fascinating clash of Japanese and Western styles and culture

By Robert Van Egghen

Nagano

Temples & Shrines

Kozenji Temple

Kozenji is a gorgeous Buddhist temple nestled against the Chuo Alps in Komagane Nagano. It perfectly blends human construction with nature but lacks Kyoto's crowds.

By Bryan Baier

Kagawa

Traditional

Konpira-san, Kagawa

Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great views as well as interesting historic buildings

By Ben Beechey