11 Temples & Shrines Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine Illaura Rossiter Built in 1895 for the city's 1,100th anniversary of having been made the capital of Japan, Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine is..
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..
8 Temples & Shrines Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer Stefanus Husin One of the attractions in Arashiyama is Tenryu-ji Temple and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. In summer, you will see the..
8 Temples & Shrines Japan's Love Shrine - Jishu Ohsang Yoo Jishu Shrine is famous for its stone, called 'the stone of love'. There is a legend about the stone. If you want to find..
11 Temples & Shrines Nature & Tradition: Tanigumi Temple Amber Echevarria Tanigumi Temple features expansive and beautiful mossy grounds, an underground hidden key, and a fertility temple full of baby bibs,..
Historical Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
12 Temples & Shrines Shrine of the Third Generation King Todd Wojnowski The Shrine of the Third Generation King is set across a hilltop in the outskirts of Chiba City. Its pristine natural setting is..
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