japanese culture

Watch traditional mounted archery held on a course lined with cherry blossom trees.

Celebrate the founding of Shimane Prefecture’s capital city by watching samurai parade through the streets against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.

The only mountain castle in Japan that still boasts an original castle tower.

Stop for a relaxing break in the coastal town of Manazuru during your trip to Kanagawa Prefecture.

Walk through a path of more than 70 stunning white gates at Saidoji Temple

At the foot of Mount Hodo lies Hodosan, a shrine built to safeguard against natural disasters.

A Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Takaoka, known for its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings.

A flower-filled valley ruled by the Goddess of Mercy

Visit a shrine built to honor the first discovery of gold in Japan 1200 years ago, whose grounds comprise a whole island.

Tokushima Prefecture’s Ryozenji Temple is the important starting point of the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Ride a water buffalo and learn about Okinawa’s Ryukyu culture