Culture Peace Pagoda Paul Walsh Mountaintop shrine to world peace with great views over the city of Hiroshima and out to the islands of the Inland Sea.
Historical Half-day Walking Tours in Yamato-Saidaiji/Heijo Pal... Paul Hackshaw Half-day walking tours around Hokke-ji, Uwanabe Kofun, Heijo Palace site and Akishinodera, Toshodaiji, Yakushiji temple
Historical Tachibana-dera Matthew Eynon Important historical temple that is the birthplace of Prince Shōtoku
Museums Kawara-Kan Tile Museum Anonymous you've ever wanted to get a closer look at the elaborate tiles on temple... floor is dedicated to examples of the decorative tiles typically found on temples
10 Festivals Sanja Festival in Photos Tom Hanaway filled with visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the mikoshi (portable shrines... The area in and around the Senso-ji Temple grounds are absolutely packed
12 Temples & Shrines Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 1 Larry Knipfing Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 1: Surprising images from a unique Kyoto landmark on a beautiful morning visit in early May.
Historical Ashikuraji Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson This beautiful shrine is steeped in history and mystery.
Culture Getting Naked in Konomiya 2025 Late Feb Hadeka Matsuri (Naked Festival) is held at the Owari Shosha, Konomiya Shrine... festival still manages to draw huge crowds to the precincts of the ancient shrine