More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Takuan Dera is a popular name for Sukyoji Temple in the former castle town of Izushi, Hyogo. The name comes from Takuan Soho, a locally-bo...

Sukyoji Temple Gardens Sukyoji is a Rinzai Zen temple located in Izushi castle town and was founded in 1392. The temple is often called Tak...

Eirakukan Kabuki Theatre Located in the former castle town of Izushi in northern Hyogo, the Eirakukan is a traditional Japanesekabuki th...

Fukutomi Residence in Izushi This is a continuation of yesterday's post on the interiors of the former Fukutomi residence in Izushi tha...

  The Fukutomi were a wealthy merchant family in the castle town of Izushi who made their money from silk. Izushi is a small town in norther...

  Called Izushi Karo yashiki on the tourist maps, this is the only remaining samurai residence in the former castle town of Izushi in northe...