Temples & Shrines The Wood Carvings of Taishakuten Sleiman Azizi Shibamata Taishakuten Temple is home to an incredible series of wood carvings. Depicting the teachings of the Buddha, the carvings..
Historical Nara Toshodai-ji Temple in Autumn Tomoko Kamishima Toshodai-ji Temple in Nara is the head temple of the Ritsu sect of Buddhism in Japan. The Ritsu sect mainly studies and practices..
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..
13 Temples & Shrines Oishi Shrine Cathy Cawood Photos of Oishi Shrine in Kyoto dedicated to Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, leader of the famous 47 Ronin.
Temples & Shrines Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine Tiffany Aguilar Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine is a major shrine located in Ube City. As of 2024, it has been selected as an important shrine, belonging..
14 Temples & Shrines Zodiac Statues at a Buddhist Temple Cathy Cawood Cute statues representing each animal of the Chinese Zodiac at a temple in Machida.
6 Temples & Shrines Kokubunji - Tokushima City C. Rio Temple fifteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Official State Temple.
Historical A Week in Miyazaki Tom Roseveare Miyazaki promises a wealth of cultural, geological and culinary discoveries for those keen to explore one of Japan's warmest,..