12 Temples & Shrines Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko Larry Knipfing Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko: A gem tucked in among a residential neighborhood, features beautiful green moss and impressive old..
10 Temples & Shrines Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 20 Justin Velgus Around the 20th and 21st temples of the Shikoku temple pilgrimage are a number of pilgrim paths. It seems there is an ancient road..
12 Temples & Shrines Nison-in Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Established long ago, in 834, Nison-in was destroyed during the Onin War (1467-1477) and then rebuilt. Many people flock here during..
14 Temples & Shrines Plum Blossom at Ishiyamadera Cathy Cawood Plum blossom at a Shiga temple with a connection to the life of Murasaki Shikibu, the world's first novel writer.
6 Temples & Shrines Kego Shrine and Park Maren Pauli Kego Shrine and Park are calm anchors in the lively neighborhood of Tenjin and invite you to sit down for lunch or a coffee.
23 Traditional Nagano Countryside Elena Lisina The photos of old wooden temples and shrine taken in Nagano countryside.
13 Temples & Shrines New Year at Kitano Tenman-gu Cathy Cawood New Year at Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine in Kyoto
7 Gardens & Parks Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the..