13 Culture Hokongo-in Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Between central Kyoto and Arashiyama in Japan, Hokongo-in is a Buddhist temple with an attractive garden and some impressive, ancient..
Culture Daigoji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a Buddhist temple found in an attractive forest setting in the ancient capital of Kyoto. An exquisite trad..
10 Culture Bankyaku-In and the Fujieda Kannon Peter Sidell In the countryside near Fujieda in Japan's central Shizuoka prefecture, Bankyaku-in is a Buddhist temple with a tall, impressive..
11 Culture Kansho-in Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kansho-in is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a population of fun,..
12 Culture Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Gokoku-jinja is an impressive shinto shrine in a pleasant forest setting.
11 Culture Togeppo Saioku-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell Close to Shizuoka City in central Japan, Togeppo Saioku-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, with an elegant garden and relics from..
Culture Daidogei World Cup 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov At the start of November, the annual Street Performance World Cup will be held in Shizuoka in central Japan. It's a hugely fun..
Culture Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall Peter Sidell Next to Ueno Park in central Tokyo, Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall is the charming Japanese-style former home of a pioneering artist...