Culture Celebrating the New Year in Japan Elena Lisina achieved goal) or with one eye (a goal left unfulfilled) are returned to temples... that in January, the ritual of burning the daruma dolls is held at many temples
Culture A Walk Through Ochanomizu Geraldine Buergel Temples & Shrines Kanda Myojin Shrine This important Shinto shrine hosts... People come to Kanda Myojin to pray for success in business, good health
Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström Famous for its UNESCO-listed shrines and temples, breathtaking mountains... Nikko, Tochigi 321-1434 Kongo Sakura at Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple
Area Ashikaga Ashikaga is a small city nestled in the mountains of southern Tochigi prefecture, roughly 70 km from Tokyo. The gentle heart of Ashikaga balances the busy spirit of Tokyo with rich history and..
Culture Yamashina Gishi Matsuri at Bishamondo-Monzeki 2026 Mid Dec The Bishamondo-Monzeki is a Buddhist Tendai temple located in Yamashina, Kyoto.
8 Enkoji in Kyoto Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former imperial capital of Kyoto, Enkoji is a temple where you can sit and look out over beautiful Japanese gardens, and perhaps meet a monkey
7 Culture Kuzuharaoka Shrine, Kamakura Lily These days, the shrine is famous for people to pray for good fortune in relationships and marriage.