12 Temples & Shrines Zuirin-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historic Yanaka district, Zuirin-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, worth seeking out for its beautiful wooden carvings...
6 Temples & Shrines Ryuo Shrine Eitetsu Terakado Shrine with very cool dragon-shaped designs located in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto. There are rumors that your wishes come true if you..
12 Temples & Shrines Sekisanzenin Cathy Cawood Sekisanzenin is 9th century temple in North-East Kyoto with beautiful moss and lush maple trees. There are many stone lanterns,..
Historical Nishi-Hongan-ji - Central Kyoto Katherine Moore This large temple is one of a historic pair just north of Kyoto station. Out of the way of the main tourist areas, is a great way..
8 Gardens & Parks Big Buddha at Nihon-ji, Chiba Victoria Vlisides 31-meter, stone-carved Buddha in Nokogiriyama, Chiba!
6 Temples & Shrines Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Manish Prabhune Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a Buddhist temple complex very close to Keisei Narita Station—beautifully captured here in black..
10 Temples & Shrines Kamakura's Ankokuron-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Ankokuron-ji is another of the many Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura. Located in the quiet Omachi area of the city, it is situated..
Historical Engyoji Temple José Manuel Zardain Engyoji is located at Mount Shosha in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a special temple known for its architecture, autumn leaves,..