Temples & Shrines 5 Floating Torii Destinations in Japan Kim Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance.
Culture Sensoji Temple 4.2 (15Reviews) Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multitude of languages, entic..
Festivals Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2024 Mid Sep With the event's immense popularity, it is still possible to get an unobstructed view of the danjiri and the chanting float-pullers.
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Late Mar A springtime party atmosphere and after-dark illuminations Ogimachi Park
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2024 Jul 14th - Jul 28th The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Culture Kurayami Matsuri in Fuuchu 2024 Apr 30th - May 6th The Shrine was founded during the 2nd century AD, and was renamed Okunitama... Each float has its own costume and color, and there are usually children
Historical Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall Stefanus Husin During the spring period, this will give you an amazing view of the cherry blossom.
Culture Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival 2024 Apr 28th - Apr 29th Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival is a great community event held in spring with lots of sumos, chankonabe and performers to see.