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Ryotanji Temple and Garden

The Ryotanji Temple was founded in the year 733 by Gyoki, Bodhisattva. There are many cultural assets here, such as…

Ashikaga is the home of the Ashikaga clan that became the mainstream of Seiwagensei family. Ashikaga has many shrines and…

In 1852, a ship crashed into the coast of Ishigaki. This ship was filled with Chinese laborers (Coolies, as they…

Over 1,100 years ago, this temple was opened by Joe Shonin (a Buddhist priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara Pref.)….

JapanGuides.net Yusanji Temple, one of the 3 distinguished temples of Enshu – A sacred temple having a miraculous effect on…

JapanGuides.net The shrine was constructed about 2,000 years ago. The god of marriage and safe child-birth is said to reside…

JapanGuides.net Momotaro Park was built alongside the Kiso River, blessed with the beautiful landscape of the surrounding area. The park…

JapanGuides.net Grand Shrine of Ise (Ise Jingu) is Japan’s Foremost Shinto Shrine, with its two-thousand year history, is Japan’s most…

JapanGuides.net The name “Kuizome”, or “start to eat”, originates from an old legend that a princess of Kurobane Clan, suffering…

JapanGuides.net The “Bishamonten” are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in…

JapanGuides.net “When you come to Ashikaga, put a mark on the vermilion Orihime Shrine, Karariko-ton-ton, Karariko-ton, Ashikaga is as beautiful…

JapanGuides.net Zenkoji temple designated national treasure is said to have been built approximately 1,400 years ago. This temple is very…

JapanGuides.net Atsuta is deified as it worships the kusanagi (Grass-mowing) Sword. It is one of the three Sacred Treasures of…

JapanGuides.net Held every year on May 4 and 5, the Tado Shrine Festival features young horseback riders in samurai armor…