11 Hamburger Restaurant Gokuraku Tonbo Takako Sakamoto In late February, I visited the neighborhood of Gokurakuji Temple in Kamakura... VERY cold, and by the time I finished exploring Gokurakuji and Jojuin temples
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe He founded numerous temples in the region, from small temples such as Kanshin-ji... Though they often go unnoticed or treated as a simple curiosity by the
Food Cafe Niceness Kim Bergström Even the rice is locally grown in the Kise district of the city.... for reservations to be made if you're visiting with three or more people
Culture Shorinzan Daruma-ji Gloria Ticconi In Takasaki, north of Tokyo in Japan's Gunma prefecture, Shorinzan Daruma-ji is the temple of Daruma dolls, traditional good luck charms.
9 Culture Hounji Peter Sidell Close to Shimizu station in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hounji is a small but appealing Buddhist temple, with some interesting statues and carvings
8 Culture Reisenji Peter Sidell In Kusanagi in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Reisenji is an appealing neighbourhood temple, with pleasant grounds, interesting statues and a view of
Culture Awa Odori in Tokushima 2026 Aug 11th - Aug 15th inspired by the drunken dancing that the locals engaged in while other people... played simple, rhythmic music, accompanied by improvised lyrics.
Activities Kyoto Eco Trip Bicycle Hire Anonymous With so many temples, quaint little alleyways, and canal-side pathways... routes include the Classic Route, which will take you to Sanjusangen-do Temple