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Zenpuku Temple

Zenpuku Temple

Maren Pauli

Zenpuku Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi, is the location of the first American legation, Tokyo's eldest gingko tree, and the r...

Tokyo
Eko-in Temple, Ryogoku

Eko-in Temple, Ryogoku

Sam Hardwick

The Eko-in Temple hidden in Ryogoku is full of history relating to sumo wrestling. Visit and pay respect to those buried here...

Tokyo
Machida Tenmangu

Machida Tenmangu

Livvy Boote

In the suburbs of Tokyo, Machida Tenmangu in Machida is lovely quiet shrine, hidden away off the main road near the station.

Tokyo
The Castles of Nagoya

The Castles of Nagoya

Daniel Vesey

When visiting Nagoya there are two castles that you need to check out. The obvious one is the majestic Nagoya Castle but Iwas...

Aichi