You might have seen it on social media – a shrine in Tokyo where people leave offerings shaped like the famous rice ball snack. But where is it – and, more importantly, why is it there?
Shrines and Temples
9 Unusual Temples and Shrines in Bangkok
Sometimes when you’re travelling around South East Asia, you can come down with a dose of temple fatigue – but that certainly won’t happen when visiting these quirky temples in and around Bangkok! There are elephants, dragons, crocodiles – and even characters from Harry Potter!
Gundam & Godzilla at Kanazawa’s Quirkiest Temple
If you’re researching a trip to Kanazawa, you might think the title of Kanazawa’s most quirkiest temple, belongs to Myouryuji – aka the Ninja Temple – which is full of secret rooms, hidden passageways and traps designed to catch enemies attacking anyone inside, but no… while Myouryuji is a must- see, in my opinion, Kanazawa’s …
17 Fun & Unusual Things to Spot at Nagano’s Zenkoji Temple
Zenkoji temple in Nagano is one of Japan’s most important spiritual places, but the grounds and the nearby sub-temples surrounding it are also full of fun and unusual sights. Here are 17 things to look out for.
How to Get to Bangkok’s Big Buddha Statue at Wat Paknam
Bangkok has a new must-see tourist spot – and it’s BIG. Here’s what you need to know about the new Great Buddha statue at Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen in Bangkok.
Wat Pariwat – Bangkok’s Most Unusual Temple
Also known as the Cartoon Temple, Wat Pariwat has to be seen to be believed. After all, how many temples have their own Dobby the Elf? Here’s where to find Bangkok’s most unusual temple.
Checking Out the Incredible Snake Temple in Penang
The Snake Temple in Penang did not get it’s name because of it’s shape, or any carvings on it’s roof, but because it’s home to a handful of slithery green adders. Here’s what you need to know before you visit.
What are Billiken – And Why is Osaka Full of Them?
Billiken are little fat tummied, smiley statues that you’ll find all over Osaka – but why? That’s what we wanted to know too – so we found out.
Motonosumi Inari Shrine: How To Find This Stunning Shrine in Western Japan
The Motonosumi Inari Shrine in Western Japan is famous for it’s 123 scarlet torii gates. Here’s where to find it and how to get there.
Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka – It Blew my Mind.
I nearly didn’t visit the Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka. That would have been a mistake. A big mistake. Here’s why, and how you can get there to see how cool it is, too.