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Hondoji Temple

Hondoji Temple

Elizabeth S

Hondoji, a Nichiren Buddhist temple is famed for its cherry blossoms, hydrangea grove, and autumn colors. Known as "the templ...

Chiba
Unique Ema in Kyoto

Unique Ema in Kyoto

Kim

Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular destinations for visitors, and it's also a great place for unique ema spotters. This gui...

Hikawa Shrine 11

Hikawa Shrine

Sophia Warren

Hikawa Jinja in Saitama is Omiya's main shrine is only a ten minute walk from Kita-Omiya, and about a twenty minute walk from...

Saitama
Northern Chiba Temples

Northern Chiba Temples

Elizabeth S

Chiba Prefecture's northern region is easily accessible from Tokyo and Narita. It's also chock full of historical, architectu...

Koganji Temple

Koganji Temple

Sleiman Azizi

Koganji Temple in Sugamo is famous for its healing legend of a lady who spat out a needle after ingesting a picture of the te...

Tokyo
Raku Museum in Kyoto

Raku Museum in Kyoto

Elena Lisina

The Raku Museum is dedicated to a unique style of ceramics with a 450-year history. The appearance of the 'raku' style is ass...

Kyoto
Gesshoji Temple

Gesshoji Temple

Kim

Gesshoji Temple is one of Matsue's best temples to visit. It's known for the giant tortoise statue on the grounds, as well as...

Shimane