This tranquil shrine is located near tourist hot spots but is not often visited by tourists. That makes the Imamiya…
If you don't have the budget to see Kyoto's geisha in action in an actual tea house, Gion Corner in…
What became today's largest metropole in the world started out as a small town in the 13th century and became…
Kyoto's history is a long one, it all started in the 8th century. The city was built as the capital…
Osaka has a long history, during which the area has always served as a place where traders from all over…
One of the oldest shrines in Kyoto is located in the famous Gion district in Kyoto. The Yasaka Shrine stands…
While most foreigners know about kimono, another traditional Japanese garment called hakama is not that known amongst most foreign visitors…
Himeji Castle was the first registered World Cultural Heritage site (in 1993) in Japan. It is said to be a…
Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since…
In Kanazawa, you can find the old home of the samurai Nomura clan. The building is almost intact and is…
Eiheiji, 'The Temple of Eternal Peace', is one of the two most important temples of the Soto Zen School. It…
It can be difficult to choose which shrine to visit in Japan because there are so many interesting ones to…
Ise Jingu in Mie prefecture is listed as the most important Shinto shrine in Japan. What's the history of this…
Koyasan is a center of Buddhist study and practice, located in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It is surrounded…
The turning point for the city of Edo, actually for all of Japan, was the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry's…
During the Edo period from 1603-1868, society was divided strictly into social classes, not unlike the caste system in India.…
While Japan's first main religion is Shinto, the second main religion is Buddhism. How did Buddhism come to Japan, and…
Shinto has been the main religion in Japan since ancient times, centering on the ideas of Japanese intimacy with nature…
Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular districts to visit for both local and international tourists. This is because of…
The imposing Imperial Palace and its wonderful Japanese garden are on top of most tourists' must-see lists. A visit to…