Buddhist Temples

  1. Honen-in

    Tranquil Sites in Eastern Kyoto

    Honen-in is said to have originated from a humble thatched hut where Honen practiced nembutsu with his disciples.

  2. A cat in Shibamata

    Shibamata, an Old Town in Tokyo

    With Shibamata Taishakuten Temple in the center, Shibamata has a couple of interesting spots, all of which are conveniently located within walking distance of each other.

  3. Yokosawairi Satoyama in Tokyo.

    Yokosawairi Zone in Suburban Tokyo

    Satoyama refers to a forest which people utilize for its lumber, mushrooms or wild plants. A 'countryside forest' might be the closest English counterpart.

  4. old missionary house in Zoshigaya

    Unfamiliar Spots in Zoshigaya, Tokyo

    The "old missionary house" used to be a residence of an American missionary, J. M. McCaleb.

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