“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
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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
Echizen Ono Castle (Castle in the sky), Fukui
In Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, which is a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, Echizen Ono Castle, located in the center of it, is famous for its fantastic scenery as a castle in the sky. About such Echizen Ono Castle, we will introduce basic information, access methods, and sightseeing attractions. This castle is Hirayama-jiro castles (those built on a hill in a plain) … [Read more...] about Echizen Ono Castle (Castle in the sky), Fukui
Gokayama (Historic Village), Toyama
"Gokayama" (Historic Village), a village with thatched roofs in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture. Together, the “Ainokura” and “Suganuma” villages are called “Gokayama Gassho-zukuri Style” (a house built of wooden beams combined to form a steep thatched roof that resembles two hands together). A unique culture has developed in Gokayama to withstand harsh nature under the … [Read more...] about Gokayama (Historic Village), Toyama
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area, Okayama
Kurashiki City is located in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture. It has flourished as a port city with a long history of water transportation. Merchants who have fallen out of control of the Tokugawa Shogunate and have become self-governed and become wealthy will set up a luxurious warehouse on the banks of the Kurashiki River. That is the photogenic spot “Kurashiki Bikan … [Read more...] about Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area, Okayama
Togakushi Jinja Shrine, Nagano
Togakushi district, about an hour's drive from Nagano city, Nagano prefecture. A mountainous area that developed as a village of "shugendo" (Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts), centering on Togakushi mountain, which is said to have been flying from the Japanese myth "Ama no Iwato" (huge rock). Togakushi has a long history and … [Read more...] about Togakushi Jinja Shrine, Nagano
Misogi-jinja Nogaku-den (Misogi Shrine Noh theater), Yamanashi
In the large grounds of Misogi-jinja Shrine, the beautiful forest of trees in Yamanashi Prefecture spreads out and you will be delighted by the harmony with the dignified shrine. In addition, you can feel the power of washing your soul just by standing for a while. Misogi-jinja Shrine is famous as a shrine with the only Main Shrine of Ancient Shinto in Japan. It is said that … [Read more...] about Misogi-jinja Nogaku-den (Misogi Shrine Noh theater), Yamanashi
Kodai-ji (Kodai Zen Temple), Kyoto
There is another large temple in the Kyoto Higashiyama area, famous for Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. “Kodaiji” is close to the Kiyomizu-dera approach and there are many guides, so you may have heard of the name. The garden is also wonderful, and it has become a scenic spot where the name appears in the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves season. The garden and surroundings … [Read more...] about Kodai-ji (Kodai Zen Temple), Kyoto
The Warp Station Edo, Ibaraki
Speaking of historical drama sets, “Kyoto Uzumasa Eigamura” (Toei Movie Land) is famous, but it is actually also in Ibaraki. Moreover, the rate of appearance on TV and movies is very high. If you're lucky, you might be able to see the movie and actors being filmed. Why do not you go into the built set? "Warp Station Edo" is one of the most popular outdoor location facilities … [Read more...] about The Warp Station Edo, Ibaraki