13 Temples & Shrines Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka Larry Knipfing Toyokawa Inari Temple: Although this is a temple, there are remnants of shine influences everywhere you look. Quite unique!
6 Festivals Yasukuni Shrine "Honozumo" Sumo Chris White Honozumo Ceremonial Sumo Tournament, Held at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo - Watch the best Sumo Wrestlers fight for free!
9 Temples & Shrines Hakozaki Shrine in Fukuoka Haruka Saijo Visit Fukuoka's Hakozaki Shrine, one of the three greatest Hachiman Shrines in Japan.
9 Temples & Shrines Suwa Shrine in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Suwa Shrine is a peaceful Shinto shrine in Yuzawa that features in the Snow Country novel
Historical Tochigi Nasu Jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Nasu Jinja Shrine is famous for a story about a young expert archer, Nasuno Yoichi. He was a samurai warrior who appeared in The Tale of the Heike.
Culture Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Takane Shoji Some interesting trivia, as well as a historical narrative of one of Japan's most celebrated shrines - Meiji Jingu, or Meiji Shrine, Tokyo.
Temples & Shrines Sumiyoshi Shrine - Hakata City Tony Mariani Sumiyoshi Shrine is a shrine in Hakata dedicated to safe travel by sea with its headquarters in Osaka.
12 Temples & Shrines Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko Larry Knipfing Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko: A gem tucked in among a residential neighborhood, features beautiful green moss and impressive old statues.