Toshogu Shrine is a great cultural value. Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, this shinto shrine pays respects to one of the…
Charles ToApril 28, 2016
Looking to explore all the temples and shrines of Japan? Goshuin seals are great souvenirs to remember each place you…
Charles ToApril 27, 2016
Nokogiriyama is a mountain located in Chiba prefecture with multiple hiking routes, a rich history, fantastic views, and furry friends.
Nina CataldoApril 27, 2016
Uji is not just home to Byodoin temple, it is also famous for matcha, or Japanese green tea. There is…
Scarlett GreyApril 26, 2016
Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of the oldest and most respected shrines in Kyushu, surrounded by greenery and nature.
Lauren LewisApril 18, 2016
Goryo Shrine is a five-minute walk from its more famous neighbor, Hasedera Temple. If you are looking for a more…
Hazel TaylorApril 18, 2016
See dimensions that test the imagination and enjoy walking through the caves of Okayama's Ikura-do cave.
Ethan CookmanApril 18, 2016
The city of Kamakura is the one of the places that is always bound to come up when discussing Japanese…
Freddie FootApril 17, 2016
The beautiful river-port town Kurashiki boasts of a romantic canal, traditional Japanese architecture, and a sublime shrine and a picturesque…
Connor LawlessApril 12, 2016
Only a short stroll from Kamakura Station, Kamegayatsuzaka Pass allows the opportunity to walk through many a stunning temple.
Sim BouphathongApril 11, 2016
Miyajima, home to a "floating" torii gate, is also famous for the Itsukushima shrine and the numerous deer found everywhere…
Connor LawlessApril 11, 2016
From its heritage as a crossroads of east and west, Hada Furukawa festival is a lively celebration of motion and…
Ian TsangApril 10, 2016
Kinpo Mountain offers an amazing hiking trail for a beautiful view of the prefecture, but also holds the sorrowful tale…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 7, 2016
Off of Daibutsu Hiking course and pawing silent at the Kamakura hills is Sasuke-Inari shrine.
Ethan CookmanApril 6, 2016
A large staple of Japanese mythology, Kirishima Jingu Shrine is not a place you want to miss out on. Home…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 5, 2016
Do you feel like bad luck has latched to your feet and it follows you anywhere you go and simply…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 4, 2016
Kushida Shrine is one of Fukuoka's most well-known historical sites and a place where visitors come to pray for long…
Lauren LewisApril 2, 2016
Kuzuharaoka shrine in the old capital of Kamakura quickens the blood of visitors, both with tales of love and tales…
Ethan CookmanApril 2, 2016
Lake Tazawa offers many activities such as fishing, skiing, relaxing in hotsprings as well sightseeing spots like the Goza no…
Ryann OverbayApril 1, 2016
The Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro festival is one of the brightest of Kyoto's many festivals and with around 2500 lanterns it…
Luka JacksonMarch 29, 2016
Kamakura-gu shrine may look modest compared to other Shinto shrines, but it is rich with history and tied to turning…
Freddie FootMarch 23, 2016
The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine complex in Kamakura offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Japan's Shogunate and samurai…
Freddie FootMarch 22, 2016
An ancient dig site, Zeniarai Benten shrine at Kamakura has eccentric otherworldly visuals and the more practical capacity to double…
Ethan CookmanMarch 22, 2016
Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka is a perfect example of Shinto-Japanese religious buildings, a good way to explore Japanese history, heritage…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 19, 2016
Hiking from Kifune to Kurama allows one to explore nature, Buddhist temples, and even a a nice relaxing bath in…
Luka JacksonMarch 18, 2016
Meiji Jingu, or Meiji Shrine, offers an escape from the rushing life in the city making it my favorite place…
Brian KoldMarch 18, 2016
As the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, Ohmiwa Jinja nestled in the forests of Mount Miwa truly is a hidden…
Brian KoldMarch 16, 2016
