11 Culture Zenkyu-In Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the centre of Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Zenkyu-In is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a range of statues, from large guardian demons
20 Culture Hokokuji: Kamakura's Bamboo Temple Takako Sakamoto Hokokuji Temple; a famous Bamboo Temple in Kamakura with a magical bamboo garden in a residential area.
14 Culture Hojuji Temple in Tsujido Peter Sidell Close to Tsujido station in the suburbs of Tokyo, Hojuji is a peaceful neighbourhood Buddhist temple, home to some interesting carvings and statues of
11 Culture Teisho-in Temple, Kaminagaya Peter Sidell In Kaminagaya in the suburbs of Yokohama in Japan, Teisho-in is a peaceful Buddhist temple with attractive grounds and interesting statues and carvings
11 Culture The Historical Hozenji Temple Erika Arceo Along a narrow, stone-paved alley next to Dotombori is a unique Osaka temple with a beautiful and mysterious moss-covered Buddhist figure.
Culture Matsushima Temple Hall Reopened Justin Velgus Apr 10, 2016 Repairs on the main hall of one of the oldest temples in the Tohoku region is completed in after nearly 7 years.
10 Culture Shikoku Temple #85: Yakuriji Illaura Rossiter One of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku island, Yakuri Temple is also close to a famous "Sanuki Udon" noodle restaurant.
13 Culture Zushi's Hoshi-ji Temple Steve Morton When hiking from Kamakura to Zushi City, the impressive Hoshoji Temple is just one of several hidden gems you can find along the way!