Culture Sendai's Octopus Temple Justin Velgus The Tako Yakushi-do Temple (literally “Octopus Yakushi Hall”) is located alongside the Butai Hachiman Shrine in the Nagamachi neighborhood of Sendai City
Activities Nara's Tsubosaka Temple Bryan Baier stone Buddhas from India and the fiercely beautiful autumn colors Japan is known for come together to create a rich and beautiful experience at Tsubosaka Temple
Culture Yoshino Nyoirinji Temple Bryan Baier Nyoirinji Temple's exhibition hall features a tatami chair shaped like a chaise lounge.
15 Kamakura's Hokokuji Temple Steve Morton Experience the ever popular Hokokuji Temple, where despite the crowds, you might be lucky enough to find a few moments tranquility within its beautiful
Culture Itabashi Fudoson Temple Elizabeth S Itabashi Fudoson, a temple complex in Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the fearsome esoteric Buddhist figure Fudomyo.
Culture Ryosanji Temple Goho Festival 2026 Mid Aug Every year on the night of August 14th, Ryosanji Temple in Okayama Prefecture holds a special event known as the Goho Festival.
Culture Japanese Temple Guardians Elena Lisina Nio are the two warrior guardians often found standing outside the entrance to Buddhist temples.