Kumano Sanzan: The Three Sacred Shrines of Japan’s Spiritual Pilgrimage IntroductionDeep within the forests of the Kii Mountains lies a path once walked by ancient pilgrims at the risk of thei... 2026.03.16
Kencho-ji Temple: Japan’s First Zen Training Monastery & Kamakura Gozan No.1 IntroductionKencho-ji stands near the northern edge of Kamakura, close to the entrance of the Tenen Hiking Course. The m... 2026.03.16
Zojo-ji Temple: Tokyo’s Grand Tokugawa Temple & Tokyo Tower Views IntroductionStep into the green temple grounds that spread beneath Tokyo Tower, and the urban bustle fades away, replace... 2026.03.16
Ujigami Shrine: Japan’s Oldest Shrine Building & UNESCO World Heritage IntroductionNestled quietly among deep groves of trees along the Uji River in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, Ujigami Shrine... 2026.03.16
Nezu Shrine: Tokyo’s 1,900-Year-Old Shrine & Stunning Azalea Garden IntroductionStep into Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo's shitamachi (old downtown) district, and a serene quietude instantly separat... 2026.03.16
Engaku-ji Temple: Kamakura’s Great Zen Temple & National Treasure Shariden IntroductionThe moment you step through the ticket gates at JR Kita-Kamakura Station, a massive main gate nestled deep w... 2026.03.16
Asakusa Shrine: Tokyo’s Historic Shrine of the Three Gods & Sanja Festival IntroductionIn a quiet corner of Sensoji Temple's vast grounds, away from the bustling crowds of tourists, stands a shri... 2026.03.16
Daigo-ji Temple: Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Cherry Blossom Paradise IntroductionNestled in the foothills of Mount Daigo in Fushimi Ward, southeastern Kyoto, Daigo-ji Temple is the head tem... 2026.03.16