A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature
The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.
Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask
Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.
The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking
The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place
The sunsets here are particularly beautiful
Blessed with knowledge by Monju
Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama
An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel
Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath
Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor
An old town house to relax in
The most popular of Kinosaki’s outdoor baths. The dynamic waterfall is a favorite
Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens
A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum
Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace
This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty
The main street of Gion features a machiya-style townscape on a cobblestone street
Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you