Activities The Miyazaki Shrine Forest - Part 3 Alex Scalzitti Vocabulary 護国神社 (Gokoku Jinja) – The Shrine for the Protection of the
Culture Tosho-gu Shrine’s Secret Magic - 1 Tomoko Kamishima According to Honko Kokushi Nikki『本光国師日記』, mysterious to say, he directed
Culture Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto characters were used to describe the wish for the peace of a country as 国家安康
Culture Bitchu Kokubunji Temple Bitchu Kokubunji Temple (備中国分寺, Bitchū Kokubunji) was founded in 741. Destroyed by fire in the 14th century civil war the existing temple has b..
Culture Yakuoin Temple 5 (1Review) Formally known as Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji, the Buddhist temple of Yakuo-in (薬王院) was established in 744 and is devoted to tengu. Tengu are bi..
Culture Rinnoji Temple Among Nikko’s many world-renowned temples, stands the vibrantly colored Rinnoji (輪王寺), which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 19..
Activities Zao Onsen Ski Resort Within the Mt. Zao scenic area is Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉), a popular hot spring and ski resort. Zao Onsen is especially popular during winter, where th..
