An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
A park selected as one of the top 100 Japanese city parks, designed to enjoy water. You can play in the river.
It is a park located on top of Mt. Asukayama. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the park has been enjoyed by people since the Edo period (1603–1868).
The most popular of Kinosaki’s outdoor baths. The dynamic waterfall is a favorite
A scenic park selected as one of the New Tokyo 100 Views. The verdant park has a baseball field, tennis courts, and an athletic open space.
Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens
There are historical sites and ancient trees that date back to the Meiji period and also many sports facilities on this vast premises. The rows of ginkgo trees with their yellow leaves are also famous.
Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”
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.
The traditional god of learning
Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature
Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period
The gateway to Mt. Fuji, this shrine lets you purify body and mind in an atmosphere both solemn and cooling (you might even get a chance to see Shinto ceremonies like festivals, benedictions, or weddings!)
A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs
These thrilling falls run down a steep cliff some 97 meters high. Each season offers stunning views of the great outdoors.
This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.
Lots of beautiful roses
The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines