18 Culture Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko Takako Sakamoto Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
15 Culture Igami-jinja Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Igami-jinja is a shinto shrine with an atmospheric for...
20 Culture Hokokuji: Kamakura's Bamboo Temple Takako Sakamoto Hokokuji Temple; a famous Bamboo Temple in Kamakura with a magical bamboo garden in a residential area.
Culture Discover Ukiyo-e Museum in Fujisawa Peter Sidell In the seaside town of Fujisawa in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, the Ukiyo-e Museum presents interesting local history through...
Culture Kanagawa Shinbun Fireworks Festival Joe Robinson A massive annual firework show in the heart of Yokohama's business district, don't miss next year's!
10 Culture Sunset in Enoshima Alexander Voeler I ended the day of Tanabata by going to Enoshima, and was not disappointed.
10 Culture Nagaya Tenmangu Shrine Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Yokohama in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Nagaya Tenmangu is a neighbourhood shinto shrine with some interes...
14 Culture Hojuji Temple in Tsujido Peter Sidell Close to Tsujido station in the suburbs of Tokyo, Hojuji is a peaceful neighbourhood Buddhist temple, home to some interestin...
11 Culture Teisho-in Temple, Kaminagaya Peter Sidell In Kaminagaya in the suburbs of Yokohama in Japan, Teisho-in is a peaceful Buddhist temple with attractive grounds and intere...
13 Culture Zushi's Hoshi-ji Temple Steve Morton When hiking from Kamakura to Zushi City, the impressive Hoshoji Temple is just one of several hidden gems you can find along ...