More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Hakozaki Shrine was founded in 923 when the wakemitama, divided spirit, was enshrined here in Hakata after being brought from the Daibu Ha...

  Shisho Shrine is located on the waters edge on the protected side of a headland in Imazu Bay. The komainu, lanterns etc all seem to be of ...

  Situated on a hilltop overlooking the sea and noted for its sunset views, Chinkaiseki Hachimangu traces its roots back to the mythical Emp...

  Located on top of a small hill in what is now central Sasebo, Kameyama Hachimangu is by far the biggest and most important shrine in Saseb...

  The southern approach to Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine in Nagahama, Kochi is through a long narrow ark, Chinjunomri. Some way along the path ...