12 Temples & Shrines Kamakura's Hongaku-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Hongaku-ji Temple in Kamakura features an impressive old bell, lotus in pots in the summer, and a festival on New Year's Eve..
14 Historical Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima Chantelle Silva Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima's Mount Misen has an enchanting collection of mystical shrines all nestled amongst the trees.
9 Temples & Shrines Sendai's Zuihoden Mausoleum Stefanus Husin Zuihoden is the mausoleum of the first feudal lord of Sendai. Its mausoleums feature rare Momoyama style architecture in a set..
7 Temples & Shrines Jorakuji C. Rio Temple fourteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace
12 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Ryogin-an Temple Tomoko Kamishima One of the sub-temples of Tofuku-ji Temple, Ryogin-in was once a residence of Mukan Fumon (Tofuku-ji’s 3rd abbot). In 1964, th..
11 Temples & Shrines Oyama Dera Temple's Unique Statues Larry Knipfing Everywhere you go on Mt. Oyama, you can find Buddhist and Shinto statues, some quite old and some quite beautiful.
10 Temples & Shrines The Secret Garden of Koya San Bonson Lam Mount Koya or Koya san is one of the most revered mountain retreats in Japan. If you are here on a weekday, you can stroll the quiet..
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura’s Goryo-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Goryo-jinja Shrine is one of Kamakura’s most noted places for Ajisai flowers (hydrangea). Behind the main hall, there is a pat..
