The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”
Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple
Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state
A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen
The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property
Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens
There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.
View the world six meters below the water surface
The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine
This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall
Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined
Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama
A journey from the past to the present of Kyoto railways
The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.
Kobe’s Chinatown has many famous specialties
An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara
A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi
An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel
Lively Mie outlets with 300 shops and theme park vibe