10 Temples & Shrines En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura enshrines the ten Kings of Hades—whom we meet when we die.
8 Temples & Shrines Onzanji C. Rio Temple eighteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Gratitude Mountain.
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Sugimoto-dera Temple Tomoko Kamishima Sugimoto-dera Temple was established in the year 734. There is a legend that 3-kannon statues at the temple escaped from a fire..
13 Temples & Shrines Close up on Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Larry Knipfing An early morning visit in late December to one of Japan's oldest shrines, Shimogamo Jinja, was cold and beautiful. The sun had..
6 Temples & Shrines Hikawa Shrine Eitetsu Terakado One of Tokyo's Ten Shrines chosen by the Meiji government located near the busiest part of Roppongi. Around 10 minutes away..
Temples & Shrines Kanga-an, Kyoto's Tipsy Temple? Charlotte Griffiths Kanga-an, one of Kyoto's smaller temples, boasts a beautiful zen garden and a secret bar.
9 Gardens & Parks Donguri Park & Shrine Chris Barnes Donguri Park & Shrine is located in the heart of Kutchan and serves as a children's park and relaxation space complete with..
11 Temples & Shrines Fukui: Asuwa Shrine in Mt. Asuwa Takako Sakamoto Asuwa Shrine is located halfway up Mt. Asuwa, a 10-minute climb from Atagozaka (Atago hill). The 26th Emperor, Keitai, built t..