13 Temples & Shrines Shrine on a Hill: Kamakura Hansobo Larry Knipfing Hanzobo Shrine is much small and simpler than Kencho-ji, but can boast of a spectacular view, as well as some very beautiful statues.
Culture Once-in-a-Lifetime: Kushida Shrine Anonymous A new perspective is born of a New Year visit at Kushida Shrine, grand tutelary shrine of Hakata, Fukuoka.
Historical Takayama's historic 'Temple Town' Sandra Isaka Takayama's Teramachi, or temple town area, is a wonderful place to wander in order to escape the crowded central historic district.
Historical Daian-zenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Daian-zenji Temple is located in the picturesque mountainside of Fukui city. 30-min-drive-away from the city center, you can enjoy lovely walking paths
7 Temples & Shrines The Burning Mountain Temple C. Rio Temple twelve in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Burning Mountain Temple.
11 Temples & Shrines Saisho-in temple, Hirosaki Peter Sidell In Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Saisho-in is a temple with what is said to be Tohoku's most beautiful pagoda.
12 Temples & Shrines Senso-ji Temple at Asakusa Yoshiko Toyama Senso-ji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. Since the beginning of the Edo era, many people come here.
9 Temples & Shrines Jokenji Temple & Kappabuchi Pool Chris Barnes Jokenji Temple is a beautiful example of Tono's rich culture and traditions.