16 Taicho-ji Temple: A Jizo Paradise Takako Sakamoto When I visited Taicho-ji Temple in Fukui, I expected to see something related to the famous monk Taicho but, instead, many ji...
16 33 Kannon Statues at Taicho-ji Takako Sakamoto There are 33 Kannon Bosatsu Statues at Taicho-ji Temple in Fukui. If you make a pilgrimage to all of them, it is said that yo...
14 Shougenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Shougenji, Fukui, is the head temple of 'Gugan Shinshu', one of many sects of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. It has a beautiful Japan...
16 Shirayama Shrine in a Rice Field Takako Sakamoto There are millions of Shirayama (Hakusan) Shrines in Japan. I visited one of them I found in my neighborhood, among vast rice...
9 Culture Kyosho-ji on Takeda Michi Cathy Cawood Small Kofu temple on the way to Takeda Shrine with a wabi-sabi atmosphere enhanced by crumbling plaster, uneven stepping ston...
Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Rooms & Grounds Tomoko Kamishima Hoshinoya Karuizawa, known as one of the highest quality resorts in Japan, has 77 guest rooms in a small, newly created village.
12 Hachiman Shrine in Kofu Cathy Cawood Small shrine in Kofu surrounded by rampant summer growth, with many trees and large rocks behind, and an attractive pond.
Food Maison Kayser, Ikeshita Andrew Sekeres III This chic French bakery near Ikeshita Station in Nagoya will overwhelm your senses with fresh-baked breads and pastries, affo...
Karuizawa Kogen Church Tomoko Kamishima Karuizawa Kogen Church, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Karuizawa, Nagano.
12 Culture Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall Shozo Fujii The Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall explores the connection between Fujino with his lifelong mentor Lu Xun, as well as the conte...
