12 Gardens & Parks Kamakura’s Eisho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Eisho-ji Temple has been a nunnery since it was established in 1636. The founder of this temple was a woman who once was Tokug..
13 Temples & Shrines Oishi Shrine Cathy Cawood Photos of Oishi Shrine in Kyoto dedicated to Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, leader of the famous 47 Ronin.
11 Festivals Wisteria Festival, Kameido Tenjin Nicole Bauer Kameido Tenjin Shrine is one of the few places in Tokyo—and the most popular one—, where you can see great wisteria from late ..
Temples & Shrines Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life. His second grave recalls the beauty..
9 Temples & Shrines Classic Gate of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 10: This guide focuses on the beautiful 'Chujakumon Gate'. Located between Buddha Hall..
Temples & Shrines Yamagata: Spiritualism and Nature Geoff Day Yamagata connects natural sightseeing destinations with spirituality effortlessly. Discover inner peace like the local monks have..
9 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Yasaka Shrine in the morning Tomoko Kamishima Yasaka Shrine has been there since before Kyoto became capital of Japan. Its gods have been reverently worshiped for 1300 year..
Temples & Shrines A Day in Nikko Ian VanDuzer Tired of Tokyo? Head north to Nikko, home of Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine.