Traditional Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and also in names.
Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus Toukou-ji Temple (東光寺) is a temple dating back to the 9th century, founded by famous priest Ennin (Jikaku Daishi).
Culture Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2024 Friday - Aug 30th August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage route.
Culture Taira no Masakado Sleiman Azizi His shrine is located amidst some of the most expensive real estate in Tokyo.
8 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Camera - Tanabata Festival Peter Oxley Celebrating Star-crossed Lovers at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
16 Historical The Yashima Plateau Anonymous There are shrines, a temple, a castle ground, hiking paths, and plenty of places to get stunning views of the surrounding area.
12 Culture Konpira-san in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of central Japan's Shizuoka city, Konpira-san is a small hill with a relaxing atmosphere created by the shrines found among its
9 Temples & Shrines Saiko-ji Peter Sidell In Toyohashi in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Saiko-ji is a small but appealing Buddhist temple, with Indian-style carvings and more traditional Japanese