Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on March 26 to report her graduation from Gakushuin University. This was the ...

Add in the Iga area’s history as a center of ninja and the primacy of Ise Jingu in Japan’s spiritual landscape and you can begin to see the rich experiences Mie has to offer. Getting to Mie is easy.

For a land-based adventure, guests can embark on curated cycling tours through the picturesque Kii Peninsula, visiting lush forests, coastal roads and historic landmarks, such as the Married Couple ...

Photo: Morning over Ago Bay. The islands are also linked by legend to the Princess Yamatohime-no-mikoto, founder of Ise Jingu Grand Shrine, one of the country’s most sacred shrines. She was so moved ...

Are you headed to Japan this year, but want to avoid the record crowds as much as possible? Then consider visiting Kii Peninsula, Honshu island’s largest peninsula and Japan’s spiritual ...

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water on Saturday in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in ...

It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei. Heian-jingu Shrine was built in 1895 thanks to the yearning of Kyoto's citizens to restore a city devastated during the upheaval at the end of the Edo ...

From here, iconic spots like Meiji Jingu shrine and Yoyogi Park are just a short walk away. It’s a perfect base for exploring Tokyo’s blend of shopping and serenity. Top 12 Recommended Malls, ...

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