Culture Wara Craft Master Saito-san Alena Eckelmann Naruse-san from the Haguro Tourism Office, who is also a Dewa Sanzan yamabushi... children and interested groups of people as well as to visitors to the Dewa
12 Temples & Shrines Chatodera Temple, Oyama Larry Knipfing There is actually a lot in the Oyama area to see, including the small, slightly out of the way, Chato-dera Temple.
Historical Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann This is the setting for one of Japan’s most sacred sites, the Kumano Sanzan... Kumano Sanzan is the collective name given to the three Grand Shrines (
Historical Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus Not far from the sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan and Dainichichobo in Yamagata
6 Temples & Shrines Kiyomizu Temple in Early Spring Martijn Beckers A cold spring day at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera: the perfect place to relax and enjoy the spring weather while exploring this popular temple complex.
Culture Seiryu-e Dragon Festival 2025 Sep 14th - Sep 15th The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardian of Kyoto.
Culture A Journey Between Tradition and Modernity Nick Arcivos From the Kiyomizu Dera temple, popular for its massive pillars and its... Nanzen-ji is a must-see in Kyoto, it is a relaxing place surrounded by
Historical Takaosan Okayama City Kenji Chida Takaosan is a spiritual mountain in the Sannan district of Saidaiji, Okayama City.
