10 Gardens & Parks Kita-Kamakura's Tokeiji Temple Josef Diermair Tokei-ji Temple is located in North-Kamakura and is famous for its flower garden and its many precious decorative articles from..
14 Temples & Shrines Tokyo Yushima Seido Hall Tomoko Kamishima Tokyo: Yushima Seido Hall In Ochanomizu, is now recognized as a shrine of Confucius, worshipped as a God of learning.
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..
7 Temples & Shrines Horinji C. Rio Temple nine in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as Dharma Wheel Temple. The Main Hall (honzon) is home to the only ..
12 Arts & Crafts Shutter Art at Senso-ji Temple Larry Knipfing If you come early, before any of the shops open along the long street that leads to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate, you’re i..
Religion Enlightenment to Nirvana - Or Not Arlene Bastion Enlightenment might be admitting defeat. Old Tiger Henro Part 9
8 Festivals Shiroishi Festival Reenactment Andrew Checkley Samurai battle to-and-fro across the grounds, traditional Kyudo archers fill the air, arquebuse volleys deafen audiences and ninjas..
Historical Free Classes at Shakaden Reiyukai Connor Lappin Going inside one of Tokyo's best kept secrets. Shakaden Reiyukai is a Buddhist temple doubling as a community center.