Spiritual

At this remote temple on stunning Lake Biwa, monks make leaps of faith in a 1,000-year-old tradition.

Explore the peaceful northern suburbs of Tokyo and visit the Great Buddha of Tokyo.

A shrine with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and a historic past.

Visit the shrine with Hakone’s famous red gate that stands tall over Lake Ashi.

Ise is the original pilgrim's playground; home to Japan's holiest shrine.

Visit the golden pavilion of the north deep within the mountains of Iwate Prefecture.

A spiritual seaside getaway close to Tokyo with shrines, temples and big buddha.

The tallest standing Buddha statue in Japan is hiding more than a few secrets.

If size matters, Kamakura’s bronze-cast idol proves that bigger is better.

Burn, baby burn. Mountain inferno.

Delve into the land of the Gods and pray for your future soulmate at Shimane Prefecture's most holy site.