10 Culture Tokoji Temple in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting statues and carvings
10 Culture Shinmei Hikawa Shrine in Tokyo Peter Sidell In the western districts of central Tokyo, Shinmei Hikawa shrine is a small, charming shinto shrine, feeling as if it's deep in a forest rather than in
6 Culture Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring Fiona Yoshitake Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring and enjoy the unique ambience of weeping cherry blossoms against a striking background of red pillars and tawny Hinoki
17 Culture Hodaiji Temple in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In Shizuoka in central Japan, Hodaiji is a serene Buddhist temple, a nice place to take a break from the busy city and relax.
Historical Eko-in Temple, Ryogoku Sam Hardwick The Eko-in Temple hidden in Ryogoku is full of history relating to sumo wrestling.
Historical Dragon Ball Temple Okadera Bryan Baier The Dragon Ball Temple Okadera, home of the Wish Granting Nyoirin Buddha
Historical Tohoku's Four Temple Pilgrimage Ashley Cox Retrace the steps of Matsuo Basho and collect stamps through Tohoku's Four Temple Pilgrimage.
12 Culture Minobusan Kanto Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell In Futako-Tamagawa in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Minobusan Kanto Betsuin is a charming Buddhist temple, with interesting statues and carvings, and an