Japan Coastal, People + Religious Pictures

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Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district. 

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes. 

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

Asahikawa is Japan’s saké-brewing, seafood and ramen noodle centre. Amuse yourself at its zoo, sculpture museum, pottery village, ski slopes and beautiful gardens.

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

At one time Christianity experienced a difficult period in this nation. Learn about how it went underground to resurface later as a strong religion.

At one time Christianity experienced a difficult period in this nation. Learn about how it went underground to resurface later as a strong religion.

Find out how Japanese handwriting has evolved over the centuries via the many works of calligraphy and rubbings and short films on the art form.

At one time Christianity experienced a difficult period in this nation. Learn about how it went underground to resurface later as a strong religion.

Visit this temple dedicated to one of the world’s most respected philosophers. Its brilliant colors will brighten the most overcast day and gloomy spirits.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Baseball, soccer and tennis fields stand beside a jogging track and cherry blossoms in a riverside park that also has a life-saving purpose.

About three centuries after people were killed for their religious beliefs, this church was built to honor them. Visit Japan’s oldest church of its type.

With a golden front, serene ambiance and intriguing history, this temple is known throughout Tokyo for its wild and impressive annual festival.

About three centuries after people were killed for their religious beliefs, this church was built to honor them. Visit Japan’s oldest church of its type.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.