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.
10 Temples & Shrines Gotokuji Temple, Setagaya Nicole Bauer Gotokuji, the birthplace of Maneki Neko, the 'waving cat', surprises the visitor with extensive temple grounds and its Zen..
6 Temples & Shrines A Brief Glimpse of Senso-ji Anonymous The hustle and bustle of a major Japanese temple in Tokyo. Senso-ji is good anytime of the year.
6 Temples & Shrines Jindaiji Temple, Tokyo Andrew Ng Jindaiji temple in one of Tokyo's suburbs is an easy trip to make. If you want an authentic atmosphere, this is the temple to..
7 Gardens & Parks Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the..
22 Festivals Shitaya Shrine Festival Sher Ying Wee One of the older shrines that hold early summer processions. If you're in town during an odd time (after sakura season but before..
Sanja Matsuri Festival 2016 Jeradyne Cheong The Sanja Matsuri festival held in May in Asakusa every year is one of the wildest and most popular festivals in Tokyo. It cel..
15 Temples & Shrines Meguro Ward's Otori Shrine Justin Velgus Otori does have an interesting but complicated history of conquered barbarians, ancient birds, and the power of prayer, but y..