Religion
Recommended place to stay in Kyoto- Japanese Machiya house Bonborian
Enjoy living in the very best location in KyotoMachiya, old traditional Japanese house, has been renovated, so that you can enjoy the atmosphere of […]
Hiraizumi-world heritage sites
Golden City built by the Fujiwara family 11－12thCenturyChusonji 中尊寺 World Heritage Site. Built by Lord Fujiwara (11-12th century), the whole complex has been burned […]
Sendai 仙台 gateway to Tohoku, Northern region
Enjoy history, culture, festivals and great local foodSendai is easily accessible by Shinkansen, bullet train, from Tokyo. It only takes 90 minutes. Date Masamune […]
Matsushima 松島-`one of the three most scenic places in Japan`
beatiful Matsushima Bay, relaxing hot springs, national treasuresMatsushima has everything you need! Considered one of the three most scenic places in Japan (Amanohashidate, Kyoto […]
Nushima 沼島- tiny, spiritual island off Awaji-shima淡路島
Nushima, said to be where the ancient gods started making JapanNushima is a small island off the Eastern coast of Awaji-shima, located between Kobe and Tokushima. It […]
Great Buddha of Kamakura
Must-see in Kamakura1 Great Buddha of Kamakura 鎌倉の大仏様 1.1 History 1.2 How to enjoy 1.3 Access 2 Hase-dera 長谷寺 2.1 […]
Kamakura
Attractive historical city with easy access from TokyoVisit Kamakura and spend one full day! Quick one hour train from Tokyo, easy access. Spend one […]
Japan and religion
find out how you can experience the religionsJapanese people are said to be born in Shinto, marry in Christianity and die in Buddhism! What […]
Gokokuji and Genroku period
quiet, impressive temple in Tokyo Bunkyo-kuGokokuji is a special temple, as the main hall, Kanno-do, dates back to 1697, Genroku period. It […]
Mount Koya (Koyasan) 高野山 in Kii Peninsula紀伊半島
Holy mountain, full of special and sacred places, hidden away deep in the Japanese mountainsKoyasan has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, together with other sites on the […]
