12 Gardens & Parks Shinsen-en Garden and Pond, Kyoto Larry Knipfing In 794, Emperor Kanmu established his government in Kyoto, and built a massive garden for himself.
Museums National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto Bonson Lam In the Kyoto Museum of Modern Art, however, “modernity” starts from an... 1912), which gave birth to Japanese modernity, was a defining moment for Kyoto
Historical Tosho-gu Shrine’s Secret Magic - 1 Tomoko Kamishima When it was built in the 17th century, Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine was a unique... and a completely new type of shrine in terms of its lavish buildings and
Historical Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, enshrines two tragic princes of the Southern Court, but it is now renowned as a 'Power Spot of Love'.
6 Festivals Hifuri Shinji at Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok year, locals and visitors alike gather after dusk on the grounds of Aso Shrine... ablaze and swung round in circles on the main pathway in front of the shrine
8 Culture Tamao Hachiman Shrine in Imabari Anonymous Tamao Hachiman Shrine stands above a little port on the Seto Inland Sea. Don't miss this characterful spot at the top of the Imabari peninsula.
Historical Ebisu-jinja Shrine in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Inconspicuous downtown shrine dedicated to the jolly god of commerce that bursts into activity during November.
Festivals Horse Running at Kamo Shrine Anonymous The Otomouma horse running event at Kamo Shrine has a 600-year history, but each year, it's a fresh and vibrant affair.