13 Tennei-ji in Kyoto Cathy Cawood The gate of this Kyoto temple perfectly frames a view of Mount Hiei. It contains several buildings and an Inari shrine in a pretty..
13 Echizen Cape Observation Deck Takako Sakamoto Echizen Cape Observation Deck on top of the hill overlooking Echizen Beach is one of the best places to appreciate the magnifi..
13 Daffodil Shrine at Echizen Beach Takako Sakamoto Daffodil Shrine at Echizen Beach enshrines the god of love, Aizen Myo-O, who ensures your successful love relationships and marriages...
10 Otaru's Hotel Sonia in Hokkaido Sandra Isaka Hokkaido: Located on Otaru's famous brick warehouse lined canal, the Hotel Sonia is a good choice for budget travelers who want..
15 Kannon Shrine in a Seaside Cave Takako Sakamoto Inside Tamagawa Cave Kannon Shrine on Echizen Beach are 33 Kannon statues collected from 33 Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage temples ..
7 A Walk in Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 Shozo Fujii The original Seiryoden was built as the Emperor's residence at the end of the 8th century. Built in the palace style of the..
12 A Walk in Kyoto Imperial Palace - 2 Shozo Fujii Shishinden is the most important building within the grounds of Kyoto Imperial Palace. It is where important ceremonies like the..
7 Three-Story Pagoda of Gansen-ji Takako Sakamoto Don't miss the once-in-a-year chance to look at the wall paintings inside the important cultural property of Japan, three-story..