Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

If you don't want to share space with throngs of tourists, visitors suggest coming early morning or late at night. The Senso-ji Temple is easily accessed via the Asakusa station. Although the ...

the only officially recognized Tibetan temple in Japan. One of the most eye-catching features at the hilltop temple, known as a power spot and considered good fortune for matchmaking, is its ...