It is said to be a miracle bridge Speaking of "Kintaikyo Bridge" is not an exaggeration to say that it is a tourist attraction representing the Iwakuni area of Yamaguchi Prefecture. This bridge of five arches is a bridge that could be made at the end of the hard work of those days as a bridge that does not flow. Moreover, its beauty is drawn as a theme by Utagawa Hiroshige, … [Read more...] about Kintaikyo Bridge, Yamaguchi
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Hagi, Yamaguchi
You can feel like you've slipped back in time over the streets of the past in Japan Yamaguchi Prefecture was a clan called "Choshu clan" during the Edo period. The central clan city is Hagi. The Choshu clan is a clan ruled by the Mori family who has power from the age of warring States, and turned out a lot of patriots who became the driving force of the Meiji Restoration at … [Read more...] about Hagi, Yamaguchi
Asakusa, Tokyo
The Asakusa area has flourished as a downtown area since the Edo era Asakusa area is particularly vibrant in Tokyo and highly evaluated by customers from abroad. There are plenty of places to see the old and new Japan such as Tokyo Skytree and Kappabashi, including landmark Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple. The Asakusa area has flourished as a downtown area since the Edo … [Read more...] about Asakusa, Tokyo
Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
A place you can enjoy autumn foliage and Karesansui “Manshuin Temple” is a famous tourist spot of autumn leaves in Kyoto. The garden of the scenic spot is filled with bright colors as the autumn approaches. The official name is "Manshuin Monzeki". The area around Manshuin Temple, a little away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto city, is surrounded by a very relaxed and quiet … [Read more...] about Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
The former Heijo-kyu Palace site, Nara
Registered as a World Heritage Site as a “Cultural Property of Ancient Nara” Former Heijo-kyu Palace site is a special historic site which was the center of Heijo-kyo which was transferred from Fujiwara-kyo in 710. It was the center of politics and culture where Tenpyo culture opened up. It is said that the Emperor lived and about 7,000 officials, including aristocrats, … [Read more...] about The former Heijo-kyu Palace site, Nara
Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
See the history, wisdom and culture of Shirakawa Village In Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, there is a village where gassho-zukuri style houses (a Japanese architectural style with a distinct steep roof), which are registered as a World Heritage Site, gather. The history, tradition of towns, buildings, and natural scenery that you can see in Japanese history textbooks are … [Read more...] about Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Historic temples designated as national treasures and important cultural properties “Tofukuji Temple” is known as the best spot for autumn leaves in the Kansai region as well as Kyoto. Especially during the fall foliage season, it is popular with tourists. The appeal of Tofukuji Temple is not only autumn leaves. “Tofukuji Temple” was founded by Michiie KUJO, who was the … [Read more...] about Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Sanbutsu-ji Nageire-do (Thrown-in Temple), Tottori
“Historical Mystery” and “Miracle Landscape” It stands in the gap between the rocks with a wonderful balance, and when you look at the figure, everyone is overwhelmed by "Who and how did you build it in such a place?" It is also known as “historical mystery” and “miracle landscape”. Mount Mitoku has long prospered as a sacred place for mountain worship. A long time ago, it … [Read more...] about Sanbutsu-ji Nageire-do (Thrown-in Temple), Tottori
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Gorgeous and precise art work Speaking of Nikko in Tochigi, "Nikko Toshogu" comes to mind first. In fact, there are other historical shrines and temples such as Nikko Futarasan Shrine and Nikko Sanrinnoji Temple. Together, these three were registered as World Heritage Sites in 1999. Nikko Toshogu Shrine was built in 1636 by Iemitsu TOKUGAWA, 3rd Tokugawa Shogun, to worship … [Read more...] about Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Oya History Museum, Tochigi
This is an underground shrine. Like Underground Shrine! "Oya History Museum" is a hot topic. The former underground mine site of “Oya Stone” is now attracting attention as a tourist spot in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. The hall is cool even in midsummer. Oyaishi is a stone produced in the Oya-machi area of Utsunomiya. It is called green tuff and has been widely used as a … [Read more...] about Oya History Museum, Tochigi