Kiyomizudera is one of the most famous temples in Japan. It was built in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the hills east of Kyoto. Its name comes from the fall's pure waters, (Kiyomizudera, literally ""Pure Water Temple""). In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites and it's one of the must-see places in Kyoto.⁣⁣ 📷 gk.kn⁣⁣

鎌倉(Kamakura) Kamakura is a historic city located about un hour south of Tokyo, famous for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful temples, and scenic coastal views. Once the political center of Japan during the Kamakura period (1185–1333), the city is home to many significant landmarks. One of the most iconic sights is the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), a massive bronze statue that stands over 13 meters tall, located at Kotoku-in Temple. ✋👌Kamakura is also known for its numerous Zen Buddhist…

In April, as part of my photography of the cherry blossoms around Japan I visited Suwa City in southern Nagano Prefecture, quite far north of Tokyo. The main purpose of the trip was to catch the sakura around the famous Takashima Castle that was once built on the shores of Lake Suwa. These days the…

There’s a lot to do, taste and explore around Asakusa. Here are our top picks... #Asakusa #Sensoji #SensojiTemple #Kaminarimon #Nakamisedori #Sumidagawa #SumidaRiver #StreetFood #JapaneseFood #JapaneseTemples #JapaneseTemple #JRPass #JapanRailPass #Japan #JapanTrip

This is a famous IG spot in Hakone so I wasn’t quite sure I’d manage to get a photo. So it was a pleasant surprise that people line up to take photo and even offer to take each others photo. #hakone #myhakone #lakeashi #shinto #hakoneshrine #kanagawatrip #kanagawa #sheisnotlost #visitmyjapan #japan #torii #toriiofpeace #peace #heiwanotori

Shibuya Crossing is known as one of the bussiest intersections in the world. There are hundreds, sometimes even more than 1000 people crossing the street in all of the directions.