Activities Ishizuchi Shrine (Head Shrine) Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in western Japan and this is the Shinto shrine established to worship the deity of the ...
Culture Koso Hachiman Shrine and World Peace Pagoda Anonymous The Koso Hachiman Shrine in Mojiko stands on a pretty hillside overlooking the Kanmon Strait, a short distance from the Mojik...
20 Culture Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Atmospheric in every season, Yamadera is perhaps at its most beautiful in early November when the leaves turn a variety of ri...
12 Culture Unique Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama Larry Knipfing Josen-ji Temple is best known for its labyrinth of ancient caves. The caves are indeed impressive. But while I was there, I w...
7 Culture Jorakuji C. Rio Temple fourteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace
11 Culture Kamakura Kencho-ji's Hanzobo Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo. People believe Hanzobo has protective powers against fire, and t...
10 Culture Konpira-ji Temple and Ichijo-an Anonymous Konpira-ji Temple and Ichijō-an is a little complex including a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and a cottage where the hai...
12 Culture Statues and carvings of Yanaka Peter Sidell In the Yanaka district of Tokyo, the numerous temples and shrines are home to a wide range of statues and carvings.
14 Culture The Charms of Asakusa Faye Close Asakusa attracts many tourists and worshippers to its historic buildings and temples every year.
8 Culture Konsenji C. Rio Kosenji is the third temple in the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage around Shikoku. It is located in the small town of Itano, in t...
