Historical Izu Shuzen-ji Temple in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Shuzen-ji Temple was established by Kukai in 807. 500 year later, a respected Chinese priest Issan Ichinei was confined here but..
21 Culture Fujinomiya City Elena Lisina There are two important places in Fujinomiya connected with Fuji-san – Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and the Fujisan Hongu Se..
12 Culture Myorenji Peter Sidell In Shimizu in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Myorenji is a small, appealing Buddhist temple with an assortment of interesting..
13 Culture Mishima Taisha Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a large, historical Shinto shrine, with a tranquil carp pond, shady..
Historical Hamamatsu Castle Katrina Webber Reconstructed Hamamatsu Castle serves as a tribute to the seventeen years Tokugawa Ieyasu spent in the area. The grounds are also..
Culture A Day Tour of Shizuoka’s Best Elle Harris A designer day tour of Shizuoka in central Japan. A lovely day trip that included a nights stay at Hotel Century, a ride on Nihondaira..
11 Temples & Shrines Atami Kinomiya Shrine Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kinomiya Shrine is an attractive, atmospheric Shinto shrine se..
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..