11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Hokai-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Hokai-ji Temple was built at the place where Hojo’s residence used to be. The temple grounds are almost always in the bloom of..
7 Temples & Shrines Jurakuji C. Rio The seventh temple of the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage, Jurakuji, is also known as the Temple of Ten Pleasures. This refers to the..
12 Temples & Shrines Joun-ji Cathy Cawood Tucked away behind shops and offices in downtown Machida, Joun-ji has a pretty main hall with beautiful woodcarvings and a pleasant..
10 Gardens & Parks Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura Josef Diermair Engakuji is known for its Zen. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers.
12 Temples & Shrines Tsunashiki Tenmangu Shrine, Imabari Anonymous Tsunashiki Tenmangu is an expansive shrine complex with its northern entrance facing onto a beach on the Seto Inland Sea.
Historical Shinagawa History, Izakaya, and Horse Racing Walkin... Nov 15th 2019 Past Event Move over kids, this Shinagawa walking tour is for adults to have a relaxing time just for them.
Temples & Shrines Ishizuchi Shrine (Head Shrine) Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in western Japan and this is the Shinto shrine established to worship the deity of the m..
8 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Myohon-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Elegant pink flowers bloom in mid April at Myohon-ji temple. Although this temple is very close to JR Kamakura Station, it always..