Culture Exploring Shimane Rey Waters Our last attraction of the day was Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. ... The main hall is the tallest shrine building in Japan at 24 meters (78.7
Culture Renting a Kimono in Asakusa Jerome Baquilar One shop, called Kyoto Kimono, seemed pretty conveniently located, and... Kyoto Kimono had our reservation info ready when we arrived.
Historical A Day in Suizenji Gardens Naomi Louise Jenkins Named after the no-longer-standing Buddhist temple Suizen-ji, Lord Hosakawa... garden in 1636, where members of his family are enshrined within Izumi Shrine
Culture The Solace of Unnojuku Scott Brause Island to Edo, and by pilgrims traveling to and from ancient Zenko-ji Temple... Shiratori Shrine, a vestige of the days when the legendary warrior Minamoto
7 Temples & Shrines Sengen-ji Maren Pauli See the beautiful garden of Sengen Temple with a small bamboo grove and citrus fruit trees growing among the canes!
Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2024-2025 Early Dec - Late Mar and Okinawan culture began, with exception of the Shiseibyo Confucian Temple... mesmerising for artists and adventurers alike, with Hokusai painting a series
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2024 Mid Dec Named after the Wakamiya shrine that resides in the larger Kasuga-Taisha... shrine complex, this On-Matsuri was originally held to pray for a rich