More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Ushitora Shrine is said to be the oldest shrine in Fukuyama. It is said to have been founded as Gozu Tenno Shrine in the early 12th centur...

  After another couple of kilometers walking down the Kurashiki River from the Misaki Shrine I crossed the river to head south and came upo...

  Anyoji Temple is located just below Asahara Pass in the mountains between Kurashiki and Soja. It was a large and important temple complex ...

  Kiyama Temple is located at more than 400 meters above sea level on a mountain in the northern part of Okayama prefecture. With a large to...