Culture Zama Suzuka Shinto Shrine Festival 2024 Thursday - Aug 1st During the annual Zama Mikoshi Festival (July 31-August 1st), residents carry a portable shrine through the streets of Zama chanting "Dokkoi, Dokkoi, Dokkoi
Historical Hodosan Jinja (Mt. Hodo Shrine) Featured The main shrine buildings today stand at the foot of the mountain with... a further branch of the shrine closer to the peak.
Historical Night Dances at Takachiho Shrine Erin Fitzgerald Climb the stairs, enter the shrine proper between the night gaze of its... These are the yokagura dances at Takachiho Shrine, a tradition as old as
12 Temples & Shrines The Grandeur of Toshogu Shrine Nicole Bauer Impressive shrine complex; through the fantastic setting, bright colors and elaborate decorations one can still feel the wealth and power during the Tokugawa
11 Temples & Shrines Nikko's Venerable Futara-san Shrine Larry Knipfing Futara-san Shrine is quiet and lovely, sitting just in front of Lake Chuzen-ji, and at the base of Mt. Nantai.
Culture Lotus Ponds at Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing If you happen to come to Japan in July or August, then I highly recommend you visit the two lotus ponds at Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.
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