10 Temples & Shrines Shisendo Temple's Hermitage Garden Bonson Lam Jozan Ishikawa became a hermit and a poet, and retired amongst the manicured gardens of Shisendo, which he constructed after falling..
23 Historical Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
8 Temples & Shrines The Holy Shinto Shrine Ise Jingu Masato Kitamura Ise Jingu in Ise City is the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. Last year (2013) the famous Shikinen Sengu ceremony was held again,..
Historical The Calmness of Hōryū-ji, Nara Andre Moreira Let the hundreds and hundreds of years of this sacred location refresh your soul... Hōryū-ji, a place not to miss if you visit..
9 Temples & Shrines Tono's Hachimangu Shrine Chris Barnes The Tono Hachimangu Shrine is easily accessible from JR Tono Station and is sure to impress even the most seasoned tourists.
Historical The Spirit of Yamagata: a Virtual Journey 2021 Mar 13th 2021 Past Event Explore the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa and learn about the ancient practices of Shugendo (the way of mountain worship) from..
6 Temples & Shrines Famous Belfry of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 12: The bell of 'Shōrō-dō (Belfry)' tolls four times a day and New Year's Eve, pl..
7 Temples & Shrines Yokosuka's Joenji Temple Steve Morton Experience the best of residential Yokosuka during early spring where you’re sure to find some pleasant surprises lurking in t..