16 Anrakuji: A Temple of Peace, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Anrakuji Temple, Fukui, stands in the middle of nowhere in the center of vast rice fields. Here for centuries overlooking the...
16 Enko-in Cathy Cawood One of the five Kofu Gozan temples, Enko-in has a beautiful main hall, some wonderful rock gardens, and views over Kofu City.
16 Kaenzan Senshoji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kaenzan Senshoji Temple, Fukui. I glimpsed this beautiful temple roof, and as an ant drawn to sugar, I couldn't resist the te...
15 Honzui-ji Temple East Annex, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Honzui-ji Temple East Annex is located next door to Fukui's Big Buddha Statue. This temple is connected to the East Honganji ...
12 Rainy Day at Chozen-ji Cathy Cawood A temple ten minutes walk from Kofu JR station with two pagodas, and a beautiful main hall.
11 Seigan-ji in Kofu Cathy Cawood Attractive Buddhist temple near Kai-Zenkoji in Kofu, Yamanashi has a small pond and dry garden, a bell tower and a dragon wat...
Culture Echizen Asakura Mantoya Lightup 2026 Takako Sakamoto Echizen Asakura Mantoya in Fukui is an annual summer illumination event held at the ancient historical site, Ichijodani Asaku...
Transportation Otsuki Station in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood Station on JR Chuo Line that connects with Fujikyuko Railway to Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Otsuki City itself boasts hiki...
15 Fukui's Toshogu: Sakaeno-Yashiro Takako Sakamoto Revenge was on my mind when I visited Sakaeno-Yashiro Shrine in Fukui city, which is also known as Echizen Toshogu, indicatin...
Culture A Tiny Shrine Under a Big Tree Robert Grey Go to Iiyama's remote Karayama neighborhood and there is a surprise for you. Off the side of the main road going through this...
