Culture Myoho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell Close to Tokyo in Kanagawa prefecture, Kamakura is Japan's ancient capital, home to scores of Buddhist temples.
Culture Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann This is the Moto-Yakushi Temple, the predecessor of Nara's grand Yakuji Temple.
9 Culture Ryuko-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the middle of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Ryuko-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple, home to some interesting statues.
Activities Temple Trekking Through Northern Yamagata Geoff Day Yamagata is famous for its mountain and seaside temples.
20 Culture My Visit to Gotokuji Temple Elena Lisina Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya Ward is a very spacious temple containing a few buildings, a garden and a cemetery.
Culture Saiko-ji Temple in Nagano Peter Sidell In the middle of Nagano city in central Japan, Saiko-ji is an interesting, historical Buddhist temple.
Culture Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise Arlene Bastion Shinnyodo Temple is a zen zone of peace and quiet because of its bounteous green gardens.
13 Culture Hattasan Sonei Temple in Shizuoka Illaura Rossiter Nestled in the forest on a mountain in Fukuroi City in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Hattasan Sonei is a temple where you can enjoy cherry blossoms