Activities 5 Winter Experiences in Monbetsu Kim Bergström warming up with some sake sounds most delightful - and if you want to sample... about one of Japan's most iconic beverages, and gives you quite an education
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a sense of awe at its history and significance.
Culture At the Center of Kyoto Arlene Bastion The center of Kyoto is located at Rokkakudo Temple.... The temple appears modest looking, but it seemed as though every corner
Culture Celebrate the New Year in Shinagawa Serena Ogawa welcome the coming of a new year thanks to its crisp, clear air and the few people... There are three temples in the Shinagawa area where you can experience
Activities Two Kyoto Gardens on NYT's Must-See List Kim Bergström May 15, 2025 Saihoji, also known as Kokedera or the Moss Temple, was originally designed... Rather than removing it, the temple’s monks allowed it to flourish.
8 Culture Yakumo Shrine Lily Wanting to help the people who were suffering during the epidemic, Yoshimitsu... began praying for the deity of Gion Shrine in Kyoto to cure the people
Whispers of Time & Wisdom in Minobu Sébastien Duval Savouring Days and Nights With or Without Temple Stay
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale This shrine was established in 904 for the deification of real-life aristocratic... When he died, miracles occurred in the Hofu, convincing people that Michizane
