Culture Jisho-in Temple Sleiman Azizi Jisho-in Temple in Ota City Ward, Tokyo, once housed the deity of pestilence, Gozu-tenno.
Culture Nishiarari Daishi Temple Sleiman Azizi Nishiarai Daishi temple becomes a buzz of energy at New Years.
Culture Kanahebisui Shrine Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Mid May People visit Miyagi's Kanahebisui Shrine to pray for luck in the business and financial realms, but it's also a popular spot for flower fans.
Culture Oarai Isosaki Shrine Ignatius Koh Oarai Isosaki Shrine is tucked away in Oarai, Ibaraki where a lone torii gate stands amid the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Culture Ine Niizaki Shrine Bonson Lam the winds to the coast of Japan, he encountered land fall near Ine in Kyoto
10 Culture Okutama's Mitake Shrine Steve Morton Although only officially recognized as a Shrine since 1874, Mount Mitake... Perched at the summit of this mountain, Musashi-Mitake Shrine has become
Culture Ebisu Festival in Kyoto 2026 Early - Mid Jan Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated to the god of prosperity
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2026 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional ball game.
