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Kakegawa Take-no-Maru 13

Kakegawa Take-no-Maru

Peter Sidell

In the castle town of Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Take-no-Maru is a beautiful, traditional old residence, wi...

Shizuoka
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