Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”
Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi
Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.
You’ll feel as if you’ve gone back in time to prehistoric times.
A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.
Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences
Special seasonal-themed event trains are popular
A unique back street of Akihabara Electric Town, full of stores selling PC peripherals.
A Dutch-style garden surrounding a pond, located next to the Niigata Hakusan-jinja Shrine
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.
The interior, including the stained glass, is kept in the original state. Even today, this historical building is still in use as an academic building of Seisen University.
Lots of beautiful roses
Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended
Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.
Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state
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.
Famous for its natural boulder cave bath
Arima Hot Spring, located an hour's trip away from Osaka, is known as a retreat in the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas. It is famous for being one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.
Large, 400-hectare marshland popular for its hiking trails through many scenic spots.