Culture Cupid of Japan: Kyoto Jishu Shrine Karen Zheng Buddhist temple that is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO... World Heritage site, Jishu Shrine is revered as the Cupid of Japan.
Culture Tomioka Silk Mill Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's oldest modern model silk reeling factory, established in 1872 by the government to introduce modern machine silk reeling..
Historical The Lake Trail: Nature and Culture Nathaniel Green An easily accessible hike for a day trip out of Tokyo that combines the beautiful nature of Japan with some gorgeous views and a great World Cultural Heritage
Historical The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine Justin Velgus The Kasuga Grand Shrine, known as Kasuga Taisha in Japanese, is a UNESCO... World Heritage Site that has a long history and importance to Nara citizens
Museums Kyoto City Bonson Lam Nestled in the Tanba mountains, Kyoto has more World Heritage Sites per... square mile than anywhere else in the world.
Recommended Historical Todaiji Temple in Nara Stefanus Husin The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city.
Culture Chusonji Temple 5 (1Review) Chusonji is a Buddhist temple in the city of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture. It is the main temple of the Tendai sect in the Tohoku region in..