Spiritual

Ise is the original pilgrim's playground; home to Japan's holiest shrine and some of the friendliest people you'll encounter.

Find your zen at one of the world’s famous meditative rock gardens—serenity-seeking tourists tested, UNESCO approved.

Eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites guarded by some very hungry deer.

Tucked away in Osaka, this is where winners get their luck and the rest of us get to take in the exceptional scenery.

Witness the purest of waters, a sacred power spot and the amazing ‘Niyodo Blue.’

What do The Beatles and a mummy have in common? You can find them both at this Yamagata Temple.

A spiritual awakening and a romantic view.

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

Take a cable car to see where God of War meets Thomas Edison.

The heart of spirituality in Japan.

A sacred Shinto shrine and a wholly holy mountain.