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Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Experience the sensibility of an artist

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto

Enjoy Osamu Tezuka’s world all with your family

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

Visit the adjoining Kirei-kan annex for a new, beautiful you

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.