17 Temples & Shrines Yasukuni Shrine in Photos Hannah Warren Despite its rather controversial nature, Yasukuni Shrine is a lovely, peaceful place to escape from the city. There are plenty..
12 Arts & Crafts Shutter Art at Senso-ji Temple Larry Knipfing If you come early, before any of the shops open along the long street that leads to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate, you’re i..
6 Temples & Shrines Shinsho Temple Maren Pauli Shinsho Temple in Hachioji has a bright blue roof with golden decorations that stands out among temples in Japan.
12 Temples & Shrines Senso-ji Temple at Asakusa Yoshiko Toyama Senso-ji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. Since the beginning of the Edo era, many people come here. The New Year's holidays..
10 Temples & Shrines Shibuya Hikawa Shrine Todd Wojnowski Shibuya Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Shibuya Ward of Tokyo. In addition to a beautiful, isolated location, the..
6 Temples & Shrines Photos of Senso-ji Temple Michael Kaplan Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa
12 Temples & Shrines Statues and carvings of Yanaka Peter Sidell In the Yanaka district of Tokyo, the numerous temples and shrines are home to a wide range of statues and carvings.
14 Traditional The Charms of Asakusa Faye Close Asakusa attracts many tourists and worshippers to its historic buildings and temples every year.