Kinkakuji Kinkakuji (金閣寺 Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple formally known as Rokuonji(鹿苑寺). It was built in 1397 as a retirement place for Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga…
Kumano kodo （Hossinmon oji to Kumano hongu taisha） Kumano kodo means “old road of Kumano”, and it have been in use for over…
Kumano Hongu taisha Shrine is one of the Kumano region’s three famous shrines as well as the top shrine of the more than 3,000 Kumano…
Kumano Hayatama Taisya Kumano Hayatama Taisya is one of the Kumano region’s three famous shrines and is located in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture. It is part…
Koyasan Kongobuji koyasan Koyacho, Wakayama. Kongobuji Koyasan is the center of Shingon Buddhism (a Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in early 9th century…
Eating the Moon Shishiiwa is the Shishi(lion) shaped rock and is located between Hananoiwaya jinja(花の窟神社) and Onigajo(鬼ヶ城). It is a part of the UNESCO-designated…
Sacred place in Kumamoto Heitate jingu （幣立神宮）is located in Yamatocho, Kumamoto prefecture on Kyu-shu Island. It is on the Japan Median Tectonic Line (中央構造線, Chuo…