16 Culture Zuio-ji Anonymous Zuio-ji is a temple monastery of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Many monks live, train, work, and study here. Meditation is f...
11 Culture Miyamoto Musashi's Grave and Shrine Anonymous Okayama is full of little gems often overlooked by the average traveler. One of these is Miyamoto no Sato, a small little vil...
11 Culture Atami Kinomiya Shrine Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kinomiya Shrine is an attractive, atmospheric Shinto shrine set i...
8 Culture Samukawa Shrine Andrea Kahlow Samukawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Samukawa in southern Kanagawa
8 Culture Nara's 1300-year-old wood buildings Keigetsu Watanabe Nara's Horyuji Temple, with wooden buildings over 1,300-year-old, was the first World Heritage site in Japan.
Culture One Day in Suwa Geoff Day There are many things to do in Suwa, Japan, and this short guide should serve as an example day trip to get you started in th...
13 Culture Zazen Hall and Paintings of Eiheiji Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 05: The fifth guide focuses on 'Sanshōkaku (Reception Hall)', 'Sō-dō (Zazen Hall or Monk's H...
10 Culture Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji...
9 Culture Classic Gate of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 10: This guide focuses on the beautiful 'Chujakumon Gate'. Located between Buddha Hall and M...
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...
