Historical Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Featured The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this onsen has been visited for
12 Temples & Shrines Kodai-ji Temple's Lovely Grounds Larry Knipfing In 1606, Kita-no-Mandokoro established this temple in memory of her late husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest-ever military leaders.
Historical Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail Paul Hackshaw Yamanobe no michi is part of the ShinKaido or the New road stretching from Edo-period Tokyo to Kansai, There are many temples and imperial graves along
12 Traditional Horyu-ji Temple's Western Precinct Tomoko Kamishima Horyu-ji Temple's Sai-in (Western) Precinct was established by Prince Shotoku (574-622) for the purpose of training Buddhist priests.
Historical A Tiny Shrine Under a Big Tree Robert Grey A small Shinto shrine sits under the tree's huge boughs.
Culture The Japan Temple Stamp Book Richard Mulvihill Japan Temple Stamp Book is a unique one-of-a-kind gift. The Goshiun chou is a small book to bring to thousands of shrines and temples.
Historical Shakyo at Kyoto's Unryuin Temple Karen Zheng Being a branch temple of the Sennyu-ji Temple, the Unryuin Temple was commissioned in the late 14th century by Emperor Go-Kogon of that period and the
14 Temples & Shrines Great Mausoleum of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 14: 'Shidōden', great mausoleum and memorial hall which contains thousands of memorial tablets and urns of lay