Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima has a history stretching back over 1,200 years. Head there for statues, glittering treasures and stunning autumn colours.
UNESCO listed Itsukushima shrine, on the sacred Miyajima Island, is one of Japan’s top three scenic spots and has a unique “floating” design.
A popular sightseeing destination due to its deep connections to Japanese mythology and the tradition of predicting one’s fortune in love with a sacred pond.
Journey through the boundary between the ordinary and the sacred.
Miyajima’s Toyokuni Shrine, high on a hill, overlooking Hiroshima Bay, features a beautiful 15th Century Pagoda and the 16th Century Senjokaku Pavilion.
Rise to the challenge for a once-in-a-lifetime hike on Japan’s most perilous trail with unbelievable views.
Established in 1648, the Toshogu shrine pays tribute to the first Shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Build on the foot of mount Futabayama, it provides scenic views over the city and caste of Hiroshima.
The setting of one of Japan’s oldest legends.
The center of one of Matsue’s most famous ghost stories.
Founded over 1,000 years ago, Ichibata Yakushi is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Shimane Prefecture. It’s a pilgrimage site and a popular autumn leaf viewing destination among other claims to fame, making it a must-see for culture and nature lovers. Whenever you visit, there is always something to see, do or learn here.
