16 33 Kannon Statues at Taicho-ji Takako Sakamoto There are 33 Kannon Bosatsu Statues at Taicho-ji Temple in Fukui. If you make a pilgrimage to all of them, it is said that you will..
14 Shougenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Shougenji, Fukui, is the head temple of 'Gugan Shinshu', one of many sects of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. It has a beautiful..
16 Shirayama Shrine in a Rice Field Takako Sakamoto There are millions of Shirayama (Hakusan) Shrines in Japan. I visited one of them I found in my neighborhood, among vast rice fields...
9 Culture Kyosho-ji on Takeda Michi Cathy Cawood Small Kofu temple on the way to Takeda Shrine with a wabi-sabi atmosphere enhanced by crumbling plaster, uneven stepping stones..
Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Rooms & Grounds Tomoko Kamishima Hoshinoya Karuizawa, known as one of the highest quality resorts in Japan, has 77 guest rooms in a small, newly created village.
12 Hachiman Shrine in Kofu Cathy Cawood Small shrine in Kofu surrounded by rampant summer growth, with many trees and large rocks behind, and an attractive pond.
Food Maison Kayser, Ikeshita Andrew Sekeres III This chic French bakery near Ikeshita Station in Nagoya will overwhelm your senses with fresh-baked breads and pastries, affor..
Karuizawa Kogen Church Tomoko Kamishima Karuizawa Kogen Church, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Karuizawa, Nagano.