Discovering gems and cultural sights of Yanaka during a nice stroll
Yanaka is a part of Taito. The name Yanaka appeared for the first time during the Edo period to describe the area that was situated between hills of Ueno and the valley of Hongodai, known also as Shitaya. The concentration of Buddhist temples in this area is a consequence of the urban architecture design from the Edo period. Starting from that moment, Yanaka became the area known as the “city of temples and colins”.
Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo
Meiji Jingu is dedicated to the divine soul of Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken (their tombs are in Kyoto). Emperor Meiji passed away in 1912 and Empress Shoken in 1914. After their demise, people wished to commemorate their virtues and to venerate them forever. Thanks to the sincere heart of the people, this shrine with the forest was established on November 1, 1920.
Visit National Historic Site – Meigetsu-in Temple in Kamakura
Visit National Historic Site – Meigetsu-in, the temple with Kannon Bodhisattva as the main image of worship. The temple that was founded in the year 1160 as “Meigetsu-an” (Bright Moon Hermitage) by Yamanouchi Tsunetoshi.
Shinjuku Must-see Spots Route
See the best places in Shinjuku during 8 active hours. Don’t miss photo spots and enjoy a leisure walk through Shiki-no-michi Street that is a comfortable path full of greenery.
The Head Temple of the Kenchoji School of Rinzai Zen in Kamakura
With more than 400 branch temples in Japan, Kenchoji Temple ranks first among the Five Great Zen Temples in Kamakura. The formal name is Kofukusan Kenchoji. Founded in 1253 by Hojo Tokiyori (1227-1263), the fifth regent of the Kamakura shogunate, it was the first Zen temple in Japan.
A day trip from Tokyo to Little Edo in Kawagoe
Would you like to do time-travel and feel the Edo atmosphere? If so, you can do it easily in Japan. Are you curios where is it? Just read the post! Feel that unique atmosphere where local products melt with some modernity. Where people in kimonos stroll on the same lanes as people in jeans, T-shirts and sneakers.
Eishoji Temple - the only nunnery in Kamakura
Visit the only nunnery in Kamakura in Eishoji Temple and admire many structures designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Tokozan Eishoji is a temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and the only nunnery in Kamakura today. The grounds were said to have been the residence of Ota Odkan (1432-1486), a reputed warrior of his era.
Visit the main temple of the Engakuji Temple sect in Kamakura
Visit Engakuji Temple in Kamakura that is the main temple of the Engakuji sect, the school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Engakuji is a Buddhist temple founded in 1282 for Hojo Tokimune who was the regent of the Kamakura shogunate. Hojo Tokimune played a significant role in the Japanese history because he led the army against Mongol invasions.
Meet Ten Kings of the Underworld in Ennoji Temple in Kamakura
The Buddhist concept of retribution means that doing good things leads to good results in the afterlife, and committing evil things leads to bad results. Ten kings of the underworld judge whether people have been good or evil in their lives. If you want to meet all ten of them, visit the Enno-ji temple in Kamakura.
