It is designated as a national historic site Autumn in which red and yellow autumn leaves are beautiful, in the winter when making snow makeup, the spring when the cherry tree planted all around the summit darkens the whole area pink, the green is a bright summer. "Takeda castle ruins" showing various facial expressions with the season's change are mountain castles where only … [Read more...] about Takeda-jo Castle Ruins, Hyogo
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Mount Misen, Hiroshima
One of the three most scenic spots of Japan Hiroshima Prefecture Aki Miyajima, which is one of the three most scenic spots of Japan, has places of interest other than Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site. On this island, there is "Mount Misen," which is a sanctuary of Miyajima faith which is also called "the space of miracles." "Mount Misen" is a venerable sacred place … [Read more...] about Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
A castle town in the Edo era still remains is called "Koedo" Kawagoe, known as "Koedo" in Saitama, is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy eating as you stroll through Kurazukuri's rich townscape. You can meet a strange space-like time slipping into various eras such as Taisho modern Western-style building, old-fashioned "Kashiya-Yokocho" (sweet shop street), and a … [Read more...] about Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture boasting the largest size in Japan. In the northwest, there is the "Shirahige-Jinja Shrine" called "Itsukushima of Omi," reminiscent of the World Heritage Itsukushima Shinto shrine. The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful, in recent years it has become famous … [Read more...] about Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
Izumo Oyashiro Shrine is known as "god of marriage" "Izumo Taisha Shrine" is the official name is "Izumo Oyashiro Shrine". According to "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters) and "Nihonshoki" (Chronicles of Japan), "Okuninushi no Mikoto" (chief god of Izumo in southern Honshu Island, Japan, and the central character in the important cycle of myths set in That region) is said to … [Read more...] about Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
One of five national treasure castles nationwide If you visit the Chubu district, you really want to go to Inuyama Castle, the oldest wooden castle tower in Japan. Also, in the castle town around the castle, the taste of the Edo period remains and attracts visitors. Inuyama Castle is one of five national treasure castles nationwide and is popular as Aichi's popular tourist … [Read more...] about Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
The cave is illuminated and you can explore its mysterious space. Shizuoka Prefecture Kamogun Matsuzakicho is known for its beautiful beaches in Nishiizu, hot spring resorts, and "Ishibu Tanada". Such a town has a historic site called the nickname "Stone Dome". During the Edo period, the Tokugawas used Izu stone to build the Edo Castle. Many stone quarry remain in Izu … [Read more...] about Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
Kintaikyo Bridge, Yamaguchi
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
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