The world heritage "Byodoin-Hoo-Do" (Phoenix Hall) is located in Uji City, the southern part of Kyoto City. From Japan Railway Kyoto Station to Uji Station, it takes about 20 minutes. From there, you can reach Byodo-in Temple in about 8 minutes on foot. It can be said that it is an easy-to-visit tourist spot that is easily accessible from Osaka. In addition, there are many … [Read more...] about Byodoin-Hoo-Do (Byodoin Phoenix Hall), Kyoto
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Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art), Kagawa
"Zenigata Sunae" (Sand Art) of "Kanei Tsuho" (old Japnanese coins), a popular tourist spot in Kannonji, Kagawa Prefecture. It is a huge sand picture that imitates the money “Kanei Tsuho” that was widely used in the Edo period. The currency “Kanei Tsuho” began to be made from the Kanei period (at the beginning of the Edo period) and was used until the end of the Edo period. And … [Read more...] about Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art), Kagawa
Tamagawa Josui Water Supply, Tokyo
"Tamagawa Josui Water Supply", which draws water from the upstream of the Tama River and connects Yotsuya in Tokyo, was excavated by the brothers of Tamagawa Shoemon and Seemon to compensate for the water shortage in the Edo population that increased rapidly during the Edo period. After the excavation, not only the people of Edo, but also the greenery of the trees has been … [Read more...] about Tamagawa Josui Water Supply, Tokyo
Risshaku-ji Temple, Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture's representative landmark "Yamadera Temple" is a temple that has a long history called Mt. Hoshu "Risshaku-ji Temple". Founding has an old history of 860 AD. There are 1,015 steps of stone steps along the mountainous terrain, which is full of expression, and it is also a training path where the annoyance disappears as you go one step further. The Yamadera … [Read more...] about Risshaku-ji Temple, Yamagata
Goryokaku Fort, Hokkaido
Goryokaku is famous for sightseeing in Hakodate. Goryokaku Park, in which the characteristic castle of the star-shaped pentagon is open to the public, is a more enjoyable spot to know the history of the late Edo period. In the Goryokaku, there is an observation deck called "Goryokaku Tower". Attention is the exhibition space “Goryokaku Historical Corridor” on the second floor. … [Read more...] about Goryokaku Fort, Hokkaido
Magome-Juku, Gifu
Speaking of "Magome Juku" in Nakatsugawa City, along with "Tsumago Juku" located in the neighboring Nagano Prefecture, it is a sightseeing spot that represents Nakasendo Road. By the way, Nakasendo is one of the five highways developed during the Edo period to connect Kyoto and Edo. The length of Nakasendo is about 530 kilometers. There are 69 post towns from Nihonbashi of Edo … [Read more...] about Magome-Juku, Gifu
Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
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 Peninsula, and "Muroiwa Cave" was one of them. Go south on Route 136, … [Read more...] about Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
Inabe Shrine Ageuma Shinji (Shinto ritual of leading a horse), Mie
"Tado Festival", a strange festival to be held in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. "Yabusame Shinto Ritual" and "Ageuma Shinto Ritual" are the bustling events representing Tado Festival. Hundreds of thousands of spectators visit every year. It takes place on May 4 and 5 every year. "Ageuma Shinto Ritual" from the old days of the cropping season of the year, and fortunes. This "Ageuma … [Read more...] about Inabe Shrine Ageuma Shinji (Shinto ritual of leading a horse), Mie
Omihachiman, Shiga
Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, which is close to Lake Biwa, has a long history of idyllic satoyama landscapes, including water sports. On the other hand, it is a place where the townscape which has developed independently as the Omi merchant birthplace is left. You can enjoy the scenery of "Hachimanbori Canal", which is a place of rich nature and the place of people's … [Read more...] about Omihachiman, Shiga
Chikurin-no-michi (Arashiyama Bamboo Grove), Kyoto
"Chikurin-no-michi" (Arashiyama Bamboo Grove), which is a representative sightseeing spot in Kyoto and also a symbol of Arashiyama along with Togetsukyo Bridge. From Nonomiya Shrine, pass through the north side of Tenryu-ji, and there is a bamboo forest that extends high enough to cover the sky about 400 meters to the Ohkochi-sanso Garden. Chikurin-no-michi often appears when … [Read more...] about Chikurin-no-michi (Arashiyama Bamboo Grove), Kyoto