March Osaka Sumo Tournament The March Osaka Sumo Tournament, officially known as the Haru Basho (Spring Tournament), is one of six annual…
Places of Interest Kobe Kobe (神戸) is one Japan’s largest cities and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. It is located on the…
Shrines & Temples Nanzenji Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺, Nanzen-ji) is a temple in the eastern part of Kyoto which dates back to the…
Historical Kyoto Imperial Palace Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) is the former residence of the Imperial Family and seat of the…
Shrines & Temples Eikando Temple Eikando Temple (永観堂, Eikandō), formally Zenrinji (禅林寺), is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan’s Jōdo-shū…
Shrines & Temples Kiyomizu Temple Temple in the Higashiyama District dating back to the late 8th century and famous for its views of the city (especially at night). It is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1944.
Shrines & Temples Chionin Chionin (知恩院) is located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto and is the head temple of the Jōdo…
Shrines & Temples Daikakuji Daikakuji (大覚寺) is a temple complex in the west of Kyoto. It dates back to the early Heian…
Shrines & Temples Ninnaji Ninnaji (仁和寺) is a temple in western Kyoto that dates back to the late 9th century. It is…
Shrines & Temples Ginkakuji Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, “Temple of the Silver Pavilion”) is a Zen temple in the Higashiyama Ward of Kyoto. The…
