8 Temples & Shrines Shuzen-ji Hie Jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Hie Jinja Shrine is one of the 3800 branch shrines under San-no So Honsha. In 807, priest Kukai set up this shrine at the same time..
Museums Shiseido Art House and Museum Peter Sidell Near Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shiseido Art House and Corporate Museum displays the cultural and commercial..
Culture Peter Rabbit's 120th Anniversary Exhibition 2022 Sep 15th - Nov 6th 2022 Past Event The children's book "Peter Rabbit's Story" was originally published in 1902, and will celebrate its 120th anniversary next..
Museums Museum of Musical Instruments Elena Lisina The Museum of Musical instruments located in Hamamatsu contains a rich collection of musical instruments from various countries..
Museums Ryotanji Temple Katrina Webber At over 1200 years old, Ryotanji Temple is a well-established temple with an interesting history, beautiful grounds, and a famous..
Culture Uehara Museum of Art, Shimoda Peter Sidell Near Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Uehara Museum of Art is a beautifully situated museum,..
14 Temples & Shrines Shimoda Ropeway Jemma King The Shimoda Ropeway is a short walk from the Shimoda train station. It is a great way to see the town in the larger context of its..
Culture MOA Art Museum in Atami Reopens Peter Sidell Feb 9, 2017 The MOA Museum of Art in Atami, a resort town on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, has reopened after an eleven-month..
