A group of well-loved shrines, with branches all across Japan, are affectionately known ... forcing him to live 500km away in Dazaifu, Fukuoka. Michizane longed for a plum tree that grew by ...

Passengers disembarked to visit local attractions such as Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka City and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, enjoying sightseeing and shopping. This marks the first of four cruise ships ...

HOFU, Japan >> As entrance exam season approaches, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi prefecture, is offering ...

Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek between these shrines, taking in the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views. The history of Togakushi Shrine dates ...

As Japan’s population falls and interest in religion declines, there are fewer people to contribute to the upkeep of the country’s numerous temples and shrines. Suzuki’s Mikaboyama temple ...

A popular place for plum blossom fans since olden times, Yushima Tenmangu shrine still draws crowds every year. The plum blossoms might get less hype than the cherry blossoms that follow ...

Visitors can quickly reach the shrine by going through a castle gate. Though the pandemic has made many in Japan refrain from venturing out, the shrine has still seen a steady stream of ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

KURUME, Fukuoka — Giant flaming torches were carried during a parade to pray for a year of good health and protection from illness at the Oniyo fire festival, which was held at Daizenji Tamataregu ...

Located in the heart of Tokyo, the Nezu Shrine is one of the most celebrated places to see azaleas in Japan. The shrine gardens contain over 3,000 azalea plants with more than 100 varieties. During ...