15 Culture Saifukuji Temple Kim Saifukuji Temple is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, and its grounds look vastly different from summer to winter.
Culture Egad! Is This Kyoto? Arlene Bastion Mt Daimonji shows us a different face to Kyoto. Fireplaces used in a religious ritual can be seen on the mountain slope.
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan, and his consort.
12 Culture Usa Jingu Shrine Ekaterina Bespyatova There are many of his shrines throughout Japan, and Usa-jingū is the oldest of them all.
Culture Haneda-jinja Shrine Featured Haneda-jinja Shrine is a shrine located close to Haneda Airport where many people pray for safe travels before their trips.
Culture Washibara Hachimangu Shrine Denes Perlaky Washibara Hachimangu, the shrine with the only remaining purpose built horse archery grounds in Japan.
20 Culture Sunday Night in Kyoto Elena Lisina Night views of Kyoto and shops taken on a Sunday night.