Tohoku【Iwate】World Cultural Heritage “Chuson-ji Konjikido”
Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is the Tohoku main temple of the Tendai sect. It was registered a...
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Kansai【Nara】Todaiji and Kofukuji Temples: The World Heritage Sites that Are Recommended for Those Who Love Buddha Statues
Nara, where retains many temples and shrines, served as the capital of Japan and was called Heijo-kyo from 710 to 794. ...
Kansai【World Heritage】Kinkakuji Temple-the best masterpiece of Kitayama culture
About Kinkakuji Kinkakuji is a temple located in Kita-ku, Kyoto; and is registered as a World Heritage Site, as one ...
Shikoku【Shikoku】Walking, praying, walking-Shikoku Pilgrimage trip-Ohenro-
If it is a pilgrimage that takes a long journey toward the sacred place, the Ohenro, the pilgrimage in Shikoku, may be ...
Kansai【Shiga】Get-away from the crowds and heat – A trip to Kyoto’s neighboring prefecture Shiga
A trip to Shiga Prefecture is the perfect opportunity to experience Hikone Castle, Mount Hiei, Omihachiman and Shirahige Shrine in Lake Biwa.
Chugoku【Hiroshima】Visit Miyajima to see a World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine and enjoy local specialties
Miyajima is an island in the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the south of Hiroshima. Formally named Itsukushima, this i...