The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata
The symbol of Odawara City, Kanagawa. The former castle area is now a park beloved by town residents and has an amusement park for children.
A historical shrine with a solemn atmosphere built in Gongen-zukuri (style of Shinto architecture in which the main hall and worship hall share one roof). It is designated as National Important Cultural Property. Late April is the best period to see the Azaleas on the premises.
Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves
You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden
The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”
The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable
Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you
A lodging facility for guests on their way to visit Ise Jingu Shrine
Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.
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.
This temple is one of the Three Mountains of the Kanto region for the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism and is well-known as a temple to ward off evil. Enjoy the shops in the surrounding streets after attending a Goma Rite (a ceremony in which Goma wood is burned in a fireplace on the Goma platform).
Super-tall floats light up the night sky
This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall
An accurate replica of Byakkotai's academy
Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple
Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden
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.
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.
A significant cultural property with the feel of Edo/Tokyo. Richly decorated with gold foils, the magnificent main building also known as the ”shrine of gold” is astounding.