10 Temples & Shrines Grilled Rice Cakes at Kasuga Shrine Sarah Chaney Yakimochi at Kasuga Shrine is made from natural spring water from a waterfall.
11 Culture Shingyo-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shingyo-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere.
10 Culture Keiryu-ji Temple in Utsunoya Peter Sidell In Utsunoya, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Keiryu-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple.
16 Culture Daisho-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Daisho-ji is an appealing Buddhist temple, home to a diverse population
12 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the Mariko district of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Seigan-ji is an attractive Buddhist temple, with a eaceful atmosphere and some interesting historical
11 Culture Zenkyu-In Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the centre of Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Zenkyu-In is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a range of statues, from large guardian demons
9 Culture Getting to Know Kanda Shrine Gloria Ticconi Kanda Myojin is an historic Shinto shrine in the Kanda area. The Shrine has been restored many times.
8 Temples & Shrines Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine Cathy Cawood Red Akagi Shrine stands on the shores of Lake Onuma surrounded by beautiful Gunma scenery.
