As travel to Japan surpasses pre-pandemic levels ... Before entering the inner precinct, shrines and some temples have a temizuya, a small pavilion with sacred water for ritually cleansing ...

Japan is so spectacular, it risks outshining the original shrine. Covered with a tilting roof that supports a small “forest,” the temporary building will welcome visitors while the main shrine ...

small shrines and temples in rural Japan struggle to survive, with many on the verge of closing. In an attempt to connect the struggling shrines and temples with potential visitors interested in ...

Furosui spring is housed in a small shrine and is said to have never run dry. Image: Vicki L Beyer The spring’s sweet water and value as a tourist attraction has led it to be designated by the ...