Kamakura and Yokohama are two coastal cities south of Tokyo that can be easily reached by train, and make for a great contrasting combo for a day trip out of the city.
Tag: shrine
Tokyo · Meiji Jingu, Harajuku & Shibuya
A Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of emperor Meiji, the birthplace of Japanese fashion and youth culture, and the world's busiest pedestrian crossing.
Japan · Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa
An off-the-beaten-path, almost 2000 year old Shinto shrine on the western side of Lake Biwa boasts one of Japan's handful of floating torii gates.
Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Taisha
The thousand vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari shrine in Southern Kyoto are surely the most recognizable and photographed sight in the city.