Chùa Linh Ứng: Da Nang’s Spiritual Icon and Must-See Gem
Alright, let’s set the scene: Da Nang, Vietnam. The salty ocean breeze tickles your face as you gaze up at a towering, elegant figure of white marble shimmering against the…
Exploring Thean Hou Temple
Let’s set the scene: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and lush green hills, perched on Robson Hill, lies the magnificent Thean Hou Temple. A kaleidoscope of red, gold,…
Old lantern
This little-known garden is a true gem and breathtakingly lovely. It is located in a valley near the Doukutsu Kannon cave and has a waterfall, pond with colorful koi, zen…
REBLOG: Dragon Quest: Hunting for dragons in the mountains of Nikko
NIKKO Dragon hunting may not be the first thing one thinks of when visiting Nikko. But in fact, the hunting there is excellent, and anyone can do it, and it’s…
Visiting temples and shrines
Let me briefly describe essential steps and manners concerning visiting Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Japan. While there is no strict dress code when visiting shrines and temples, it…
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Also known as “O-inari-san,” Inari shrines are the most familiar shrines to Japanese people. There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all…
Reblog: Shrouded Shrine, Japan — Travelers Vault
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