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 change of the season are mountain castles where only the stone wall without the castle … [Read more...] about Takeda-jo Castle Ruins, Hyogo
Heritage
Mount Misen, Hiroshima
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 where Kukai (also known as Kobodaishi) opened. … [Read more...] about Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
In Shifakawa-Go (Shirakawa Village) in Gifu prefecture, there is a settlement of "Gassho-zukuri Style" (a Japanese architectural style with a distinct steep roof) registered also as a World Heritage Site, a town that can feel the history and tradition , Architecture, natural scenery is left. This is a spot that was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site since December … [Read more...] about Shirakawa-Go, Gifu
Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
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), hidden home old cafe and so on. Festivals and events for each season are … [Read more...] about Koedo Kawagoe (Little Edo Kawagoe), Saitama
Sanbutsu-ji Nageire-do (Thrown-in Temple), Tottori
Mt.Mitoku-san in Misasa-cho Town, Tottori Prefecture. The origin of the name of this mountain comes from Buddhist terminology derived from three of "Hosshin", "Hannya", and "Gedatsu". Sanbutsuji Temple's national treasure "Nageire-do" is in the middle of the mountain. The way to here is known for being tough and can not be reached easily. That is why it is said to be a powerful … [Read more...] about Sanbutsu-ji Nageire-do (Thrown-in Temple), Tottori
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
A typical sight in Kyoto is often Zen temple in fact. Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Nanzenji in Kodaiji, and Tofukuji are also Zen temple. What is the appeal of such Tofukuji Temple which acts not only on the historical and cultural values of the buildings and garden, but also on the hearts of visitors? Recently, the word "Zen" has become more and more familiar. Probably, you have … [Read more...] about Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Hagi, Yamaguchi
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 the end of the Edo period. Even today the historic cityscape remains, Hagi is a town … [Read more...] about Hagi, Yamaguchi
Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture boasting the largest size in Japan. In the northwest there is "Shirahige-Jinja Shrine" called "Itsukushima of Omi," reminiscent of the World Heritage Itsukushima Shinto shrine. A magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful, in recent years it has become famous even as a sacred place, and the number of worshipers is … [Read more...] about Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
"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 have handed over the Japanese land that he made to … [Read more...] about Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
Misogi-jinja Nogaku-den (Misogi Shrine Noh theater), Yamanashi
Misogi-jinja Shrine is a shrine located in Kobuchizawa, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture. In 1974, the Inoue-jinja Shrine in Higashi-Ueno, Tokyo, which was the original location, was destroyed, so the shrine was revived in Yamanashi Prefecture where there were many believers. In this shrine there are worship prayers, "Omiyamairi" (shrine visit), "Shichi Go San" (the Japanese … [Read more...] about Misogi-jinja Nogaku-den (Misogi Shrine Noh theater), Yamanashi