Jōchi-ji Temple: A Zen Temple in the Hills of Kita-Kamakura
Why Visit Jōchi-ji Temple Jōchi-ji Temple is a Zen temple in Kita-Kamakura, located a short walk from Kita-Kamakura Station and close to Meigetsu-in, Kenchō-ji, Engaku-ji,
Kencho-ji Temple — Kamakura’s Largest Zen Temple and Gateway to the Ten-en Trail
Japan’s Oldest Zen Training Monastery Kencho-ji Temple stands at the southern end of Kita-Kamakura, where wooded hills rise above one of Kamakura’s most historic districts.
Tokei-ji Temple: The Historic Divorce Temple of Kamakura
One of Kamakura’s Most Unusual Temple Histories Tokei-ji Temple (東慶寺) occupies a distinctive place among Kamakura’s many temples. Located in Kita-Kamakura near Engaku-ji and Jochi-ji,
Atami 1-Day Itinerary from Atami Station
From Kinomiya Shrine to the Seaside Atami is one of the easiest hot-spring towns to reach from Tokyo, but the city takes more planning once
Jiunji Temple — A Zen Temple Stop Between Harumiya and Akimiya
A Zen Temple Stop in Shimosuwa’s Shrine District Jiunji Temple sits in Shimosuwa, slightly northeast of Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya and the Manji Stone Buddha.
Lake Suwa Guide: What to See, Where to Stay, and How Much Time You Need
Why Lake Suwa Surprises Many Visitors Lake Suwa is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture and serves as the geographic and cultural center of the
Otome Falls in Chino — Where Yokoya Gorge Begins With Moving Water
A Short Waterfall Stop Above Lake Suwa Otome Falls, known in Japanese as 乙女滝, sits near the entrance to Yokoya Gorge in Chino, Nagano Prefecture,
Tateishi Park — The Overlook That Changes How Lake Suwa Looks
Seeing Lake Suwa From the Hills Above Suwa City High above the eastern side of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, Tateishi Park overlooks the basin
Kitazawa Museum of Art — Glass Galleries Along Lake Suwa’s Urban Shoreline
Where the Shrine Region Begins to Feel Different Along the eastern shoreline of Lake Suwa in Suwa City, Kitazawa Museum of Art stands near the