Culture Kamakuragu Shrine Kamakura-gū is a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was erected by Emperor Meiji in 1869 to enshrine the spirit of Prince Morinaga, ..
Culture Myohonji Temple Myohonji, located in the heart of Kamakura, is one of the oldest Nichiren-sect temples of Japanese Buddhism. Despite its city location, the temple is..
Culture Maruoka Castle Maruoka Castle is a hirayama-style Japanese castle located in the Maruoka neighbourhood of the city of Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, in the Hokuriku regi..
Culture Katsuyama Castle Katsuyama Castle Museum (勝山城, Katsuyama shiro) built in 1992 is a reconstruction of the 1579's Katsuyama Castle. At a height of 57.8 meters i..
Culture Fukui Castle Fukui Castle is a flatland-style castle located in what is now the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. During the Edo period, it was the headqua..
Culture Eiheiji Temple Eihei-ji is one of two main temples of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism, the largest single religious denomination in Japan. Eihei-ji is located abou..
Culture Rurikoji Temple Rurikoji Temple (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) located inside Kozan park is a buddhist temple built in 1442 known for its 5 story pagoda. The pagoda is a nati..
Culture Momijidani Park Momijidani Park (紅葉谷公園, Momijidani-Kōen) is one of the most famous maple leaves valley parks in Japan. The park is located at the foot of Mt. M..