Culture Sengakuji Temple 4.5 (2Reviews) Sengakuji, located in Minato City, is a major temple of the Soto Zen sect of Buddhism and is primarily known as the resting place of the 47 ronin. The..
Culture Japan International Orchid and Flower Show 2027 Early - Mid Feb The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower show started back in 1991, and has grown into of the world's largest floral..
Museums Tokyo Imperial Palace Michael Kaplan The Tokyo Imperial Palace, is the home of The Emperor of Japan. It is a huge compound to relax in historical beauty and tradition..
Culture Introducing Historic Imai-cho Alena Eckelmann A living town with 500 Edo Period merchant houses is Kashihara City’s best kept secret! If you like the machiya of Kyoto and t..
Festivals Shizukumiya Festival 2027 Mid Mar Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the co..
Culture Kasuga Taisha 5 (1Review) The great Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) is located in Nara Park. It was built at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible..
Historical Wakayama Castle Mandy Bartok Wakayama Castle was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's stronghold on the Kii Peninsula and despite its reconstructed keep, it's stil..
Culture Gujo Odori 2026 Jul 11th - Sep 5th Tradition and dancing go hand-in-hand at the Gujo Odori around Tokyo.