Culture Kumano Brush Festival 2024 JJ Walsh Kumano produces 80% of Japan's calligraphy brushes- join this annual traditional celebration in honor of the humble "fude".
14 Culture Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima Chantelle Silva Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima's Mount Misen has an enchanting collection of mystical shrines all nestled amongst the trees.
12 Culture Onomichi's Temple Trails Chantelle Silva Through the backstreets of Onomichi, twisting trails lead down from Senkoji Park to the sea, a mix of natural and man-made be...
10 Culture Fudoin Temple JJ Walsh Beautiful colors, quiet and serene location, interesting statues and structures at Fudoin temple.
14 Culture Ebisuko Festival in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Ebisu, bringer of good fortune and commercial success, is one of Japan's most popular gods. Between November 18 and 20 every ...
9 Culture Mangan-ji Temple in Kure Anonymous You can see Mangan-ji Temple on the hillside as you steam into Kure. The view from there isn't picturesque in the conventiona...
9 Culture Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple Anonymous Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple makes a spectacular gateway to Mt. Misen. The temple is a large complex of beautiful buildings on...
12 Culture Daisho-in Buddhist Temple, Miyajima Nicole Bauer The setting of the various temple buildings of Daisho-in Buddhist temple in Miyajima that is quite dramatic and I felt like I...
9 Culture Senjo-kaku and Goju-no-to Pagoda Anonymous The Senjo-kaku is an unfinished shrine built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in remembrance of his fallen warriors. Next to it is the e...
11 Culture Ushita-yama Kannon-ji JJ Walsh Pictures of the Beautiful golden Kannon statue at the base of Ushita-yama. Built as a place of comfort for families who have ...