The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens
The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.
Stay in the city while getting a taste of the views from deep mountain valleys in this Japanese-style garden
The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake
A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.
Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei
A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.
Take a trip around the picturesque view of one of Japan’s three famous sights
The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck
Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu
Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air
The sunsets here are particularly beautiful
The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.
Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches
Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons
The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.