6 Culture Gotokuji Temple Kim Bergström Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward sets itself apart from other temples, with an incredible number of maneki neko (beckoning cat statues) covering
15 Culture Saifukuji Temple Kim Bergström Saifukuji Temple is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, and its grounds look vastly different from summer to winter.
45 Culture The Spirit of Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is rich with temples, shrines, souvenir & gift shops, people dressed in kimono and other attractions, but there are also many places that are rather
11 Culture Kinomiya Shrine's Ancient Tree Cathy Cawood Visit the 2,000 year old camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine, and add a year to your life-span by walking the 20 meter path around the trunk.
10 Culture Nagaya Tenmangu Shrine Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Yokohama in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Nagaya Tenmangu is a neighbourhood shinto shrine with some interesting features.
Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson Hanazono Shrine is an unimposing but historical shrine located in the midst of busy streets and tall office buildings.
Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”