Yasukyni Shrine (靖国神社, Yasukuni Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Kudanshita area of Chiyoda ward Tokyo where close to Imperial Palace. The shrine was established in 1869 on the orders of Emperor Meiji to enshrine souls of about 2.5 milion Japanese men, women and children who have died in several wars for their country and sacrificed their lives to make … [Read more...]
TOKYO Koami Shrine in Japan
Koami Shrine is a shinto shrine located in Nihombashi area of Chuo ward Tokyo alongside Tokyo's Shitamachi (The name for traditional area of Japanese) Ningyocho. The shrine is known as power(spiritual) spot for "Great fortune" and "Warding off evil" because of the history. The shrine was established in 1466 and this is the only one shrine that still remain in … [Read more...]
TOKYO Hanazono Shrine in Japan
Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in most busy district, Shinjuku in Tokyo. In this area, you are also able to visit Shinjuku Gyoen which is known as oasis in concrete jungle Shinjuku to have relaxing time. The shrine has occupied the important position of protector for the district since before Edo period(1603-1868). The shrine is mainly famous as … [Read more...]
TOKYO Tsukiji Honganji Temple in Japan
Tsukiji Honganji Temple is a beautiful Jodo Shinshu (Buddihism) temple located just next to Tsukiji Market in Chuo ward Tokyo. The temple was originaly established in 1617 near Asakusa area but was burnt down by massive fire that impacted through Edo (current Tokyo) in 1657. The current main building was reconstructed in 1934 thorugh another experience of … [Read more...]
TOKYO Zojoji Temple in Japan
Zojoji Temple is the head temple of Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto region, located in Minato ward of Tokyo. The temple is next to Tokyo's famous spot "Tokyo Tower" and "Shiba Park". The temple was founded as the eastern Japan seminary in 1393, was designated as imperial prayer site in 1470. It was relocated to the present site in 1598 after Ieyasu … [Read more...]