Culture Connect at Motonosumi Inari Shrine Tristan Scholze Shinto shrines seem to me to relate a different sense than one gets from... just a few decades ago to a local and called for the building of this shrine
12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some interesting features.
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2025 Friday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman.
8 Culture Horyu-ji Temple, Nara Lily Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara is famous for being the oldest wooden building in the world.
11 Culture Shiigawaki Shrine Near Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the countryside north of Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shiigawaki shrine is a peaceful shinto shrine in an atmospheric natural setting.
12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine.
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2024 Jun 1st - Jun 30th You can enjoy them at various locations across the country, including the Todaiji Betsuin Amidaji Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Culture Forest Bathing In Kochi's Temples Arlene Bastion The greenery of Kochi Temples 29-32 are good shinrin yoku, or 'forest bathing'- forest therapy.