Eiheiji Temple: The 780-year-old sanctuary of Zen Buddhism nestled in Japan’s mountains. So legendary for its rigorous, mindful lifestyle that even Steve Jobs dreamed of training here. ⛩️✨
福井県が誇る禅の道場、曹洞宗大本山の永平寺に行ってきました✨
傘松閣の美しい天井絵は本当に美しかった…‼️🎨昭和初期の著名な画家144名が描いた230枚の色彩豊かな絵画が広がる様子は圧巻です。
絵の中に5枚だけ隠されている動物たちを見つけると、願いが叶うという素敵な言い伝えもありますが…ずっと眺めていると首が痛くなりそうです🐿️🌿笑
ごま豆腐専門店の団助さんの、直営店でしか食べられないという「生」胡麻豆腐はめちゃくちゃ美味しいのでおすすめです!!!👀✨普通のごま豆腐もじゅうぶん美味しいのですが、本番で味わうといっそう美味しく感じますね😊✨
Check out my new video exploring Eiheiji Temple in Fukui 🇯🇵
Be mesmerized by the beautiful Sanshokaku ceiling featuring 230 vibrant paintings, and experience the serene corridors polished daily by practicing monks 🙏 After the temple, I enjoyed the exclusive raw sesame tofu at the historic shop Dansuke 🥢 Experience the beauty of Zen and delicious local flavors in the video ✨
#永平寺 #福井観光 #団助
Hanachouzu (Floating flowers in a water basin)
Even on the warmest summer days, the beauty of Japan’s flowers and art brings a cool and soothing feeling to the soul through sight alone.
Hydrangeas are now at their peak bloom across Japan! 🌸✨
Come and experience their breathtaking colors in person—you won't want to miss this seasonal beauty.
Cat lovers, this one's for you! 🐾
Someone in Japan loved cats so much they made edible cat fur. 😹
Even better? You can visit this quirky place on a day trip from Tokyo!
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A tradition that continues to bring communities together. ⛩️
Local residents pull sacred timber for miles as part of a longstanding ritual connected to Ise Grand Shrine.
For centuries, seasonal rituals like these have been passed down from generation to generation in Japan. ⛩️
At Kyoto's Shimogamo Shrine, offerings of fresh ume (Japanese plums) reflect traditions honoring nature and seasonal blessings. 🌿
Beyond Tsukiji and Toyosu lies another side of Japan's seafood culture. See freshly caught fish up close and experience the energy of a traditional "seri" auction. In Kanazawa, the excitement continues even at night, creating an unforgettable local experience.
Stroll through a charming townscape lined with traditional buildings dating back to the Edo period, while gliding along in a small wooden boat.
It's the perfect way to indulge in the ultimate luxury—simply slowing down and enjoying the gentle flow of time.
Today, May 28th, is known as “Fireworks Day” in Japan.
Watching beautiful fireworks light up the Japanese summer night sky alone is worth traveling to Japan for. 🎆🇯🇵
The polo player logo of Polo Ralph Lauren is famous in both the U.S. and Japan.
But in one region of Japan, it seems the “Shogun” logo is even more popular!
A perfect souvenir idea for your trip to Japan 🇯🇵✨
Step beyond Japan’s Golden Route and discover places where the spirit of the Sengoku era still lingers.
Explore the rise and fall of castle-building shoguns and the dramatic lives of their daughters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. 🏯✨
When summer arrives in Japan, it also marks the beginning of fireworks season.
Renowned worldwide for their precision, artistry, and breathtaking beauty, Japanese fireworks truly turn the night sky into a masterpiece. 🎆