11 Atami Ioji Temple Peter Sidell Close to Atami station in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Ioji temple is home to fun, interesting Buddhist statues, some cute, some serene.
11 Culture Nanzō-in Temple Bradford Pomeroy Nanzō-in Temple in Fukuoka is home to Japan's largest Nehanzo (reclining Buddha) as well as the center to the Sasaguri 88 temple pilgrimage.
Culture Youmeiji Temple, Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Youmeiji is the family temple of the domain lord, in the old castle-town of Tsuwano.
Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self defence.
Culture Ikegami Temple Town Japan Travel Honmonji in 1276 by the Buddhist monk and scholar Nichiren led to the growth of a small town in the surrounding environs to support the visitors of the temple
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2026 Early Jun The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's.
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zuisenji Temple Peter Oxley Designed by Zen Master, Muso Soseki, the temple and its grounds radiate peace and tranquility, the perfect place for quiet contemplation.
6 Culture Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi My Đặng “Summer grass / all that remains / of a warrior’s dream” Chusonji temple