Culture Kairakuen Garden 4.7 (3Reviews) The Kairakuen was built relatively recently, in 1841, by the local prince Tokugawa Nariaki. In contrast to the two other great landscape gardens of Japan,..
Culture Yahiko Shrine The Tahiko-Jinja, also called Iyahiko-Jinja, is a Shinto shrine in the village of Yahiko in the Nishikanbara District of Niigata Prefecture In the current..
Culture Oyamazumi Shrine In the middle of Honshu and Shikoku, there's an island named Omishima which plays host to a Shinto shrine that served as a samurai mecca for more..
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 Otaguro Park A relatively short distance from the south exit of JR Ogikubo Station is the supremely tranquil Otaguro Park. The former home of influential classical..
Culture Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine (阿佐ヶ谷神明宮) is a real gem of a shrine just a few minutes walk from the north exit of JR Asagaya Station. It's also..
10 Festivals Brazilian Day 2013 [Closed] Perri Silverstein Festival goers don their best yellow and green attire to celebrate Brazilian
Culture Himeji Castle 4.4 (5Reviews) Himeji Castle is one of the twelve original castles left in Japan and a top destination for tourists from around the world. Known as the White Heron Castle..