Culture Holy Connections Elysse Hurtado Hitachi's Izumo Shrine boasts of some of the biggest Shinto shrine attributes in Japan and innovative new practices that could surprise you.
12 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 3 Larry Knipfing Nijo-jo Castle in autumn is not vibrant with reds and oranges and purples like many other well-known Kyoto temples and gardens.
8 Temples & Shrines 7 Lucky Gods Walking Tour Joe Peters spend a New Year's season day in Tokyo take a walk to visit the six shrines... and temples located in Mukojima to collect the 7 Lucky Gods.
Historical Tranquility at Tsu's Shitennouji Chris Glenn There is something special about the Shitennouji temple and grounds that makes it different. A calmness that you can feel in your heart.
Culture Summer Gagaku Performance in Sendai 2024 Aug 12th - Aug 13th In mid-August, Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai hosts a program which includes performances of Gagaku music and Kagura dance, and also gives
8 Temples & Shrines Hotsumisakiji C. Rio Temple twenty four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Cape Temple.
9 Temples & Shrines Ryozenji C. Rio My experience at Ryozenji temple was over-whelmingIy under-whelming.
6 Museums Netsuke Art by Motomasa Kurita Robert Van Egghen The museum (a converted townhouse with a traditional Kyoto-style garden... ) is across the street from the Mibudera temple and easily accessible by