9 Temples & Shrines Saiko-ji Peter Sidell In Toyohashi in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Saiko-ji is a small but appealing Buddhist temple, with Indian-style carvings and..
15 Temples & Shrines Yugyoji Temple, Fujisawa Peter Sidell In Fujisawa in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Yugyoji is an attractive, peaceful temple with a range of interesting statues.
7 Temples & Shrines Kamo Shrine in Imabari Anonymous Kamo Shrine stands in the valley of a little river that runs down to the Seto Inland Sea at Kikuma. Farm horses are raced here once..
6 Temples & Shrines Kinkakuji Steve Leavett-Brown Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, so when..
7 Temples & Shrines A Visit to Kyoto Inari Shrine Martijn Beckers One of Kyoto's most famous shrines is Fushimi Inari Shrine. The endless torii gates create a fairytale atmosphere. While ..
15 Religion Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
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..
12 Temples & Shrines Kamakura's Myohon-ji Temple Larry Knipfing One reason Myohon-ji Temple is so lovely is its isolation. Way up a slope, surrounded by forest. Which is amazing considering it..