Culture Otaue Rice Planting Festival 2025 Saturday - Jun 14th An age-old festival celebrates Japan's staple food Sumiyoshi Shrine
10 Traditional The White Houses of Matsumoto Bonson Lam houses have been restored as boutiques, selling exotic vases, textiles and... Why not stay at the simple Nunoya Ryokan nearby, cycle along the canals and
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura's Kosoku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The branches open widely and are held up by bamboo supports.... A combination tour of Daibutsu, Hase-dera Temple and Kosoku-ji Temple,
8 Temples & Shrines Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do Sandra Isaka Surrounded by a lovely pond and garden, it should not be missed on a visit to southern Fukushima Prefecture.
6 Temples & Shrines Kiyomizu Temple in Early Spring Martijn Beckers A cold spring day at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera: the perfect place to relax and enjoy the spring weather while exploring this popular temple complex.
7 Gardens & Parks Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the splendor of the festival
13 Traditional Golden Week at Enoshima Cathy Cawood Seaside atmosphere, sacred caves and a dragon story make Enoshima a great place to visit in the Tokyo area, even on crowded holiday weekends.
6 Gardens & Parks Heian Shrine Garden Mandy Bartok The Heian Jingu Garden - known as the Shin'en - is a delight in all seasons for its ponds, stepping stone paths and moon viewing pavilion.
