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Daihoji Temple in Kanbara 9

Daihoji Temple in Kanbara

Peter Sidell

Near the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum in the suburbs of Japan's Shizuoka, Daihoji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with some interesting statues in

Shizuoka 4
Ioji Temple at Tomonoura

Ioji Temple at Tomonoura

Jaclynn Seah

Others head to Fukuzenji Temple to take in the 'most scenic view in... that is much less crowded, head west towards the inland area to Ioji Temple

Hiroshima 2
Shugen-ji temple, Ueno 16

Shugen-ji temple, Ueno

Peter Sidell

Between Tokyo's historical Ueno and Asakusa districts, Shugen-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting, unusual features.

Tokyo
Tofukuji Temple, Soka City

Tofukuji Temple, Soka City

Sleiman Azizi

Tofukuji Temple in Soka City, Saitama, was built by Zusho Ozawa who also helped put Soka on the map as the 4th largest post station on the Nikko Kaido.

Saitama 2
Horyuji Temple Illumination 2023

Horyuji Temple Illumination 2023

Oct 21st - Nov 5th 2023

A special event this October brings colorful illuminations to Nara's Horyuji Temple, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Horyuji's registration as a World

Nara Free Entry
New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2025

New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2025

Jan 1st - Jan 3rd

Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'.

Saitama 2 Free Entry