The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property
One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A town that developed near Ise Jingu Shrine
A cobblestone road thick with the atmosphere of old Osaka
A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen
The museum’s shop is a must-see, too
Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron
A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere
Take your time watching adorable animals
A mountain-top amusement park with a great view
Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”
One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women
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.
A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature
The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto
A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu
Successive generations of emperors lived at the site of these historical remains
The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction
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.
Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten