12 Culture Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Known for the splendor of its main gate, Josho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu sect, and the biggest temple in Sa...
11 Culture Sweeping Views of Tokyo City Hall Yoshiko Toyama If the weather is clear, you can enjoy views of the Tama mountains and Mount Fuji. This is an inexpensive tourist spot. And w...
17 Culture Yasukuni Shrine in Photos Hannah Warren Despite its rather controversial nature, Yasukuni Shrine is a lovely, peaceful place to escape from the city. There are plent...
8 Culture Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine Chris Barnes Explore Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine, one of the finest and most relaxing thanks to the lack of crowds.
14 Culture Fukui's Beautiful Eihei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen Zenji, Eihei-ji includes over 70 buildings, and is a training center for young monks.
6 Culture Wander Through Shoren-in Temple Mandy Bartok Shoren-in Temple sits tucked away in the Higashiyama hills behind massive Chion-in Temple. It beckons visitors with garden se...
7 Culture Juban-Inari Shrine Eitetsu Terakado The Juban-Inari Shrine is near Tokyo Metro's Azabu-Juban Station. There is a frog statue that is popular among locals and esp...
10 Culture Shuzen-ji Shigetsu-den Temple Tomoko Kamishima Shigetsu-den Temple, introduced by Michelin’s Green Guide was built for the repose of Minamoto Yoriie (2nd Shogun of Kamakura...
10 Culture Hieta Shrine Eitetsu Terakado Hieta Shrine in Kamata is a peaceful place less than 10 minutes from Kamata Station.
6 Culture Tetori Tenman Shrine Mandy Bartok Tetori Tenman Shrine lies hidden in the back alleys of downtown Kumamoto, just a few steps from the Suidocho tram stop.