23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji.
Culture Kyoto: My Alternative Top 3 Temples Peter Sidell Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is home to hundreds of shrines and temples: here are three of my favourite less visited ones.
Festivals Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2025 Early - Mid Sep Held annually on the weekend after obon festivities since 1956, the Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival is a large-scale celebration of dance and traditional music
Culture Roses in Japan Elena Lisina The rose in Japan is not as popular as other flowers of the country, but the world's first "blue rose" was grown in Japan.
9 Culture Keitoku-in Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Keitoku-in is a charming Buddhist temple with a fine view over the coastline.
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
Arts & Crafts San'in Route: Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori Tom Roseveare Sprawling the length of the northern coast of Japan, prepare to be taken you on a mesmerising adventure across Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori.
33 Culture Surprises in Japan Elena Lisina the center of cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Matsumoto, and Nara.... In Nara and on the island of Miyajima, deer roam in large numbers, at will
