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Zenrin-ji Temple (Eikan-do)

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

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Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace / Castles

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

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Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Shrines

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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Heian-jingu Shrine

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Shrines

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

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Anraku-ji Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing
Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

Otsu, Kusatsu / Temples

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

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Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-jinja Shrine (Kamigamo Shrine)

Kinkakuji Temple, Kitayama / Shrines

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.
Moegi House

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Other Architecture

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

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Chionji Temple, Monju Hall

Amanohashidate / Temples

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

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Kasuga-taisha Shrine

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Shrines

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.

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Giou-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery
Byodoin

Fushimi, Uji / Temples

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

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Jojakko-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

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Main Tower of Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi / Castles

The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.

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Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Shrines

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking
Houkou-ji Temple

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Temples

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu
Kimpusenji Temple

Nara Suburbs / Temples

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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Yuki-Jinja Shrine

Kurama, Kifune / Shrines

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival
English House

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Other Architecture

A foreign residence of highly exotic, colonial design
Ikuta Shrine

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Shrines

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

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