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Religion in Japan: how Shintoism co-exists with other beliefs
Culture / Religion / Shrine / Society / Temple / Thoughts

Religion in Japan: how Shintoism co-exists with other beliefs

Posted on: January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Shintoism is the Indigenous religion of Japan and promotes a spiritual way of life in harmony with nature and all forms of life.

Top 5 places to visit in Kameoka – Kyoto’s scenic town
Kameoka / Kyoto / Shrine

Top 5 places to visit in Kameoka – Kyoto’s scenic town

Posted on: December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Kameoka is a town that simply cannot be conquered in a day as there’s so much to see! Here are 5 of the best places in Kyoto’s scenic town!

Iwasaka Inari Shrine – where the light of Kameoka shines
Kameoka / Kyoto / Shrine

Iwasaka Inari Shrine – where the light of Kameoka shines

Posted on: October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Hiking up to the Heiwadai Observation Deck brings with it a hidden gem. The Iwasaka Inari Shrine shines bright at the top of Kameoka!

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion
Gion / Kyoto / Shrine

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion

Posted on: May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.

Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Shrine / Temple

Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms

Posted on: April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

The cherry blossoms are blooming! If you’re in Japan now or plan to be in the next week, you MUST check out these 5 sakura spots in Kyoto!

Why Japan is so beautiful – An obsessed foreigner’s perspective
Architecture / Cherry Blossom / Mount Fuji / Mountain / Shrine / Temple

Why Japan is so beautiful – An obsessed foreigner’s perspective

Posted on: March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Mt. Fuji, sakura, and bonsai are the icons of Japan’s beauty, but the truth is there is an abundance of reasons that make Japan beautiful.

Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Shrine / Society

Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning

Posted on: November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

Located in proximity to a number of schools in the area, Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine is a place where residents pray for educational success.

The Meiji Shrine is one of Japan’s most symbolic landmarks
Harajuku / Shibuya / Shrine / Tokyo

The Meiji Shrine is one of Japan’s most symbolic landmarks

Posted on: October 28, 2023October 28, 2023

Built in 1920 to honor the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji, the Meiji Shrine is a strong representation of contemporary Japanese history.

Heian Shrine offers scenic views of Kyoto that aren’t talked about!
Architecture / Kyoto / Shrine

Heian Shrine offers scenic views of Kyoto that aren’t talked about!

Posted on: August 19, 2023August 19, 2023

You probably won’t see this on your standard Kyoto itinerary, but the spectacular landscapes of Heian Shrine are not too far from the action!

Namba Yasaka Shrine is one of Osaka’s most underrated icons
Osaka / Shrine / Temple

Namba Yasaka Shrine is one of Osaka’s most underrated icons

Posted on: July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Easily the most unique shrine I’ve ever been to is the striking demon head of Namba Yasaka Shrine, a surprisingly under-visited monument.

A day at Fushimi Inari Taisha – Japan’s most popular shrine
Culture / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Kyoto / Shrine

A day at Fushimi Inari Taisha – Japan’s most popular shrine

Posted on: April 13, 2023April 20, 2023

Fushimi Inari-Taisha is by far Japan’s most popular shrine, known for its thousands of orange gates and fox statues.

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