16 Temples & Shrines Untoan Temple in Minami-Uonuma Haruka Saijo Visiting the no.1 hermitage temple in Japan during the summer season will let you forget about the small worries of your life
20 Historical Unity with Nature Elena Lisina Impressive views of traditional buildings and objects are often surrounded by nature. That understanding and feeling of harmony..
13 Temples & Shrines Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 2 Larry Knipfing Shinnyo-do is a lovely, secluded temple in Kyoto. It's not very crowded most of the year, but watch out during the autumn season..
12 Temples & Shrines Shinmei Jinja Shrine, Sabae Larry Knipfing Shinmei Jinja Shrine is situated directly across the street from the Shinmei-en Hotel where I stayed in October. I woke up ear..
12 Temples & Shrines Tokyo's Zojo-ji Temple in Spring Larry Knipfing I like to go back to my favorite temples a few times a year so that I can enjoy how they change with the seasons. Zojo-ji is one..
11 Street & Urban Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Carrie Jacobs Tenryu-ji temple in Kyoto, an aspicious beginning to spring. Enjoy depth of color and texture on the temple grounds. Sakura blossoms,..
11 Temples & Shrines Sabae's Funatsu Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing Funatsu Jinja, a venerable shrine in Sabae, Fukui, is over 1500 years old. Like many shrines, it is located in the middle of a grove..
7 Temples & Shrines Kamakura's Kakuon-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Kamakura's Kakuon-ji Temple is interesting and pretty. Tours, led by a priest, start at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00...