Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail
Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...
Need a spiritual lift? Try this thousand-year-old island hike in Japan
Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...
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As sales of Japan temples and shrines surge, a crackdown on bad-faith buyers
SANBAGAWA, Gunma Prefecture--Benmou Suzuki’s dilapidated 420-year-old temple, located deep in the forest near a tiny Japanese mountain village, hardly looks like prized real estate. Yet the monk ...
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Japan: 10 iconic temples and shrines you need to visit
The shrine is famous for its thousands of red torii, which form a beautiful tunnel leading up to Inari Mountain ... is one of Japan's most iconic temples. It is best known for its nail-free ...
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Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan/ Mount Koya: Aim for perfection at Kukai’s sacred temple
Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture is not just a mountain ... is one of those places in Japan where you just have to go. Stay overnight in a “shukubo” temple lodging and cleanse your soul with ...
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Lessons on mindfulness and self-discovery from Japan's mountains
Accompanied by mountain guides, Japan-based writer Ally Hongo walks ... such as Daishinbo, which are temple inns used by worshipers to rest before ascending the mountains. The shukubo is equipped ...