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An Accidental Day in Saitama 26

An Accidental Day in Saitama

Elena Lisina

On the way back from the park I visited a local shrine and noticed a very... Along the way I managed to pick up a few more souvenirs and visited a temple

Saitama 5
Miyama Rice Planting Festival 2026

Miyama Rice Planting Festival 2026

Mid May

prayer for abundant crops conducted by a Shinto priest at Hachimangu Shrine... 10:45–11:30: Shinto ritual praying for a rich harvest at Chii Hachiman Shrine

Kyoto Free Entry
Karasu, the Divine Messenger

Karasu, the Divine Messenger

Elena Lisina

There is an interesting event held at the Okunitama Jinja shrine in Tokyo... karasu-tengu and I later learnt that karasu-tengu is the guardian of Shinto shrines

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Kunin Yashiki

Kunin Yashiki

Lee Tan

position at the foot of Mount Hiei, as it provided supplies to Enryakui-Temple... family, which has roots in the Kunin, a group of monks from Enryakui-Temple

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A Day Tour of Shizuoka’s Best

A Day Tour of Shizuoka’s Best

Elle Harris

A lovely day trip that included a nights stay at Hotel Century, a ride on Nihondaira Ropeway, a visit to Kuzo-San Toshogu Shrine, and lunch at Nihondaira

Shizuoka