Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2025-2026 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Despite its remote location, thousands make the pilgrimage to Yakuoin, the temple at the top of Mt Takao, for New Year's.
Culture 5 of Japan's Best Food Museums Kim Bergström Food is a source of nourishment, connection, and even education at these five spots in Japan!
Recommended Accommodation Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Tom Roseveare Just off Route One, Nohga Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s top Buddhist temples and known for its iconic hillside viewpoint
Planning The Seven Prefectures of Kansai Sleiman Azizi Internationally recognised temples and shrines work within a beautiful... Here is a simple guide to each of the seven prefectures of Kansai.
Culture 10 Free Things to do in Kamakura Isabelle Despert Okumura From beaches, shrines and temples, to hiking courses in wooded hills, the ancient political capital of Japan (1185-1333) have a laidback atmosphere.
Food Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto Bonson Lam Today she went to the temple well to collect some spring water to make... country-style kitchen, I felt the peace and mindfulness that usually comes with meditation
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina purpose of creating perfect geometric shapes or drawings in the sand is meditation... Rinno-ji Temple One of the many excellent examples of a traditional garden
Culture Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2026 Sunday - Aug 30th August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage route.