August 13, 2008 - 2:10 pm by katchaman in Others
Usa Jingu Shrine is the main home for all(44,000) Hachiman-gu shrines around Japan. I can recommend USA Jingu Shrine as one of the best sacred place in Japan.
Usa jingu Shrine, constructed in the 6th century, is dedicated to the Emperor Ojin, his mother Empress Jingu – both of whom are legendary – and his deified [...]
April 24, 2008 - 5:54 pm by Tsutomu in Culture
Early April is the season of Cherry blossoms. It’s beautiful, every body knows.
If people come to Japan late April, Azaleas are beautiful and worth to see too.
Here, Nedu shrine(根津神社） near Sendagi and Yanaka is one of the great spot to see Azaleas.
After visting Yanaka area, people come this shrine because it’s not far away.
March 31, 2008 - 11:05 am by katchaman in Others
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin is a branch of the main Toyokawa Inari (Myogon Temple) in Aichi Prefecture. Worship in the quiet temple is said to benefit business and if nothing else, at least provides a brief sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Hie Shrine, dubbed ‘Sanno-sama,’ was the biggest shrine in Edo during [...]
March 28, 2008 - 6:30 pm by Tsutomu in Others
Many coffee shops are around Minatogawa shrine in Kobe.
When I visited to “Minatogawa shrine”, I was so tired because walking to much before I went there.
I just found a coffee shops whose name was Furumoto located at west side of Minatogawa shrine.
Actually I had never visited to Kobe beore, I only believed my instinction that [...]
February 29, 2008 - 1:03 pm by Tsutomu in Others
Nonomiya shrine(野宮神社) is located in Arashiyama & Sagano area.This shrine comes out in the story of Genji.
What we see is the black Trii which is a gate of the shrine. Usually the color of “Trii” is red (such as Yasaka shrine, Kasuga shrine or Istukushima shrine ) but Torii here is very unique, I think. [...]
