7 Temples & Shrines Koonji no Okunoin Temple Anonymous A deeper enclave of Koonji, temple No.61 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage where you can get a stamp for your book, and practice some classic..
11 Gardens & Parks Kamakura Kencho-ji's Hanzobo Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo. People believe Hanzobo has protective powers against fire, and the..
7 Temples & Shrines Gokurakuji C. Rio Located about 1.3 km to the east of Ryozenji (temple #1), Gokurakuji is the second of the 88 temple Ohenro pilgrimage. Founded..
15 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Heian Jingu Shrine: Smaller version of the ancient Imperial Palace. There is also the lovely Shin-en Garden.
7 Temples & Shrines Kenkun Shrine in Autumn Colors Maren Pauli Have a walk around Funaokayama Park and go all the way up the hill, visit Kenkun Shrine, and enjoy a wonderful view over the city!..
7 Temples & Shrines Juban-Inari Shrine Eitetsu Terakado The Juban-Inari Shrine is near Tokyo Metro's Azabu-Juban Station. There is a frog statue that is popular among locals and especially..
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..
14 Temples & Shrines Chishaku-in Temple Cathy Cawood Photos of Japanese gardens at Chishakuin Temple in Kyoto, only 3 minutes walk from Sanjusangen-do.