14 Traditional Konpira-san, Kagawa Ben Beechey 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..
Historical Tsushima no Miya Festival 2026 Early Aug A two day festival held every year. The local train station is also only open during the festival, Tsushima no Miya Station. The..
Temples & Shrines Takamatsu Temple Countdown Arlene Bastion The last few temples before completing the Henro might be the toughest.
Historical Engyoji Temple José Manuel Zardain Engyoji is located at Mount Shosha in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a special temple known for its architecture, autumn leaves,..
Religion Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Tenmu..
Temples & Shrines Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..
10 Religion Utsunomiya’s Matsugamine Church Tomoko Kamishima Constructed in 1932, the Catholic Matsugamine Church is the oldest and largest surviving building made of Ohya-ishi (Ohya Stone)...
Temples & Shrines Sayonara Henro: Okuboji Temple 88 Arlene Bastion Completing the Shikoku Henro at Okuboji Temple 88.