More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

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

Misetaireiseki Shrine & the Myth of Empress Jingu Heading south from Rikitake I come to the most substantial shrine of the day that is...

Japan Shrines About one kilometer from the previous shrine, Otoguma Tenmangu , the village shrine in Yokoguma was similar in appearance, bei...

Sumiyoshi Shrine Hakata Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is a large, historic shrine near the river that in ancient times was much closer to the m...

After getting my hotel room in Hayato I set off the explore the local shrine, Kagoshima Jingu, and was delighted to discover that this e...

Matsushima Shrine Located on a long, narrow island near the mouth of the Usuki River, Matsushima Shrine was founded in 1707. The t...

Located right on top of Mount Wakasugi at about 660 meters above sea level, the maps and many people call it Kitayama Shrine, but it i...

According to the ancient myths, Emperor Chuai and his consort Jingu travelled to Kyushu to fight the Kumaso people of southern Kyushu....

Umi Hachimangu is located a little to the east of Fukuoka City. Like all Hachimangu, it enshrines primarily Ojin, the posthumous name ...