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Ninna-ji Temple | Beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto
Not far from the famous Golden Pavillion is Ninna-ji temple. If you come during cherry blossom or maple leave season you can’t skip this temple, but also outside these seasons it’s worth a visit.
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Arakurayama Sengen Park | The most famous and beautiful view of Mt.Fuji
Go to Arakurayama Sengen Park if you want to take that famous photograph that showcases three iconic symbols of Japan at the same time in spring; a five-storied pagoda, cherry blossoms, and Mt Fuji.
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Koyasan with its Gorgeous Architecture and Traditions
Koyasan is a center of Buddhist study and practice, located in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It is surrounded by eight low peaks in Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park.
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Oiwasan Nissekiji Temple | Waterfall Meditation, a special meditation that can only be done here
Oiwasan Nissekiji is an off the beaten path Buddhist temple founded about 1,300 years ago in Toyama. Learn more about the ‘waterfall practice’ you can do here!
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Onomichi, Hiroshima | Beautiful City with a View of the Inland Sea and a Pleasant Bike Path
Many movies were shot in Onomichi, as it easily evokes nostalgic feelings with its winding slopes and traditional architecture. Find out what else makes this town worth a visit!
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Asakusa, Tokyo | Quaint history and beautiful scenery
Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most popular districts to visit for both local and international tourists. This is because of the traditional atmosphere and the Sensoji. Learn more about the area’s history!
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Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Wonderful national treasures and gorgeous sculptures
The Toshogu is Nikko’s most famous landmark. The impressive shrine is the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun, and one of the most beautiful examples of Japanese architecture in the country.
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Asakusa Sensoji Temple | Quaint history and beautiful scenery
Sensoji temple is one of the top tourist spots in Tokyo, which is no wonder as the temple has a long and interesting history and wonderful traditional architecture.
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Gotokuji Temple, Tokyo | The birthplace of the beckoning cat
Gotokuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. What sets this temple apart from the rest are the thousands of small cat statues that you can find here. What’s the story behind these cats?
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Kumano Kodo | Walkable and beautiful world heritage
The Kumano Kodo is an impressive pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountains with a total length of around 1000km. The routes radiate centering around the Kumano Three Shrines; Hongu, Hayatama, and Nachi.
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Toji Temple, Kyoto | Five-story pagoda and beautiful scenery
Toji means Eastern Temple, and this temple in Kyoto has a very long history. The religious foundations of Kyoto were laid here, and Buddha has protected the city from where Kukai founded the temple since 796.
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Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata | Peak of the Gods
The people who practice Shugendo asceticism on Dewa Sanzan are called ‘yamabushi’, and they are probably the most rigorous and stoic people in the history of Japan.
