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Konpira-san, Kagawa 14

Konpira-san, Kagawa

Ben Beechey

Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great vi...

Kagawa
Engyoji Temple

Engyoji Temple

José Manuel Zardain

Engyoji is located at Mount Shosha in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a special temple known for its architecture, autumn lea...

Hyogo
One Day in Suwa

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...

Nagano
Kinkakuji 6

Kinkakuji

Steve Leavett-Brown

Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, s...

Kyoto
Oishi Shrine 13

Oishi Shrine

Cathy Cawood

Photos of Oishi Shrine in Kyoto dedicated to Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, leader of the famous 47 Ronin.

Kyoto