Culture Spider Lilies at Saihoji Mandy Bartok Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored..
14 Culture Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell Close to Shinagawa station in urban central Tokyo, Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin is an expansive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting..
9 Culture Kyushu's Suizenji Gardens Steve Morton Kyushu's tranquil Suizenji Garden offers the perfect blend of man-made beauty within a natural looking landscape
Historical Okazaki-jinja and Konkaikomyo-ji Featured Kyoto, filled with shrines and temples, is the city to learn about ancient architecture. Okazaki shrine and Konkaikomyo temple represent..
Culture Tokyo Japanese Sword Museum [Closed] Daniel Vesey Tokyo Japanese Sword Museum is dedicated to preserving Japanese art swords. Inside are a variety of blades, all ranging in length..
Museums Witness Growth at the Edo Tokyo Architectural Museum Gaby Sun Traditional architecture ranging from the Edo period to the 20th century preserved in its original, functional state on beautiful..
Culture Ishihama Shrine Sleiman Azizi Ishihama Shrine, in Arakawa City, was established almost 1300 years ago by the Emperor Shomu.. Now situated by the Sumida River,..
38 Culture Hiking Yamadera Justin Velgus Risshakuji is a temple complex of the Tendai Sect in Yamagata Prefecture. Its temple buildings are built up and in the side of a..