by Jessica | Jan 8, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides, Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
Takayama is famous for many things: its scenic beauty, the amazing preserved historic buildings, and the nationally renowned Takayama Festival. Well, did you know these three things have something in common? You can experience them all at the Sakurayama Hachimangu...
by Laura | Aug 26, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides
Everyone comes to Kyoto hoping for peaceful temples and a feeling of old Japan. But the reality is often big crowds. That’s why, when people ask me for a special place that’s both beautiful and quiet, I always tell them to visit Shimogamo Shrine. Shimogamo Shrine is...
by Angelie | Nov 29, 2024 | Japanese Culture & Language, Japan Cultural Experiences
Living in Japan has been full of surprises, and one of the things that really caught my attention was the number of beautiful Japanese shrines all over the country. At first, I just admired them for their beauty, the red torii gates, peaceful courtyards, and the...
by Venese | Dec 19, 2022 | Japanese Culture & Language
Want to celebrate this New Year the traditional Japanese way? One of the best ways to do that is through Hatsumode—the first visit to a shrine or a temple to make a prayer for the new year. Let’s take a look at exactly what Hatsumode is, its origin, and the best...
by Flip Japan Guide | Aug 11, 2022
Koami Shrine is a shrine that has the benefits of warding off evil and improving your fortune. The Kagura-den is pentagonal and has a very unusual structure. The sculptural dragons on the left and right of the shrine are paired with a figure rising to heaven and a...
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