10 Historical Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji ..
12 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Bishamon-do Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Bishamon-do Temple: Giant weeping cherry tree at the temple of a guardian king
12 Festivals Spring at Kitano Tenman-gu, Kyoto Julian Bohler Located northwest of Kyoto near the famous Golden Pavilion, Kitano Tenman-gu is a Shinto shrine where Sugawara no Michizane, an..
14 Traditional Konpira-san, Kagawa Ben Beechey Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great views..
Traditional Sumiyoshi Taisha of Osaka Elena Lisina Sumiyoshi Taisha of Osaka is a very popular place to visit for special occasions like Hatsumode (first visit to a shrine on Ne..
6 Temples & Shrines Raikyu-ji Temple Mandy Bartok Catch a renowned garden architect's lesser-known work at the Raikyu-ji temple in Bitchu Takahashi
8 Temples & Shrines Anrakuji C. Rio Temple six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Joy. Originally founded by Kōbō Daishi,..
9 Temples & Shrines Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..