Arashiyama in Kyoto is famous for its mystical bamboo grove, but the area is actually a lot larger than just…
The Kiyomizu Dera temple in Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous Buddhist temples and with good reason, as it…
Kinkakuji was founded in 1397 as a resting villa for the third shogun of the Muromachi era, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. This…
The long Nakamise shopping street in front of the Sensoji temple in Asakusa is a popular area for souvenir shopping…
While planning a trip to Kyoto, it can be difficult to make the decision to choose where to go if…
Eiheiji, 'The Temple of Eternal Peace', is one of the two most important temples of the Soto Zen School. It…
Koyasan is a center of Buddhist study and practice, located in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It is surrounded…
While Japan's first main religion is Shinto, the second main religion is Buddhism. How did Buddhism come to Japan, and…
Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular districts to visit for both local and international tourists. This is because of…
This former family temple of the Tokugawa clan is a must-see if you are in the area. There is an…
The Ueno Park in Tokyo has many temples and museums, and it is one of the most famous places to…
Mt Takao was introduced in the Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism as a place that is relatively close…
There are many hotels in the Hamamatsucho Station area, but what is there to do here? And is the area…
Are you looking for a short pilgrimage to insert some more luck into your life? In Ota City near Tokyo,…
The grave of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu is located in Nikko. It is a colorful temple with beautiful details…
One of the most popular day trips from Tokyo is Nikko. A 2-hour train ride away, this village is rich…
Narita is a city 60 kilometers east of central Tokyo. If you only have a short layover in Narita airport,…
The Hasedera temple in Kamakura has one of the most beautiful temple precincts in the area. There are many things…
Kamakura's symbol is the big Buddha that's located in the Kotokuin temple. It is not only a beautiful sight, you…
Kamakura is only a one-hour train ride south of Tokyo, and offers plenty of interesting sights in a small area.…