15 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Heian Jingu Shrine: Smaller version of the ancient Imperial Palace. There is also the lovely Shin-en Garden.
13 Culture JR Funaoka Station in Miyagi Takako Sakamoto A 30 minute train ride from Sendai, JR Funaoka Station in Miyagi is a starting point to explore the beautiful 1000 Cherry Trees..
14 Culture Sarue-jinja Shrine Peter Sidell In a quiet eastern district of central Tokyo, Sarye-jinja is a small, peaceful Shinto shrine, with ancient statues showing just..
Culture Daikon Hunting in Gujo Michelle Ishiki Getting a taste of the traditional countryside way of life in Gujo
13 Culture Hattasan Sonei Temple in Shizuoka Illaura Rossiter Nestled in the forest on a mountain in Fukuroi City in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Hattasan Sonei is a temple where..
Museums Seki Art Gallery Anonymous The Seki Art Gallery offers a tranquil hour of art appreciation between Dogo and the center of Matsuyama. There's a variety..
Historical Ho-on Temple Under Cherry Blossoms Todd Wojnowski Ho-on Temple, located in the Sumida Ward of Tokyo, is a very old temple with a famous founder and sits beneath the Tokyo Skytree...
Culture Christmas in Tanabe Arlene Bastion Tanabe with its warm people and interesting temples, historical streets, makes for a homey place to be in at Christmas.
