Ginkaku-ji Temple Garden, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a temple and garden located in Kyoto, Japan. It was built in the 15th century as a villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa and later converted into a temple. The temple and its garden are renowned for their stunning beauty and historical significance. The temple[…]
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Hirosaki Castle is a historical castle located in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the late 17th century and served as the headquarters of the Tsugaru clan, a powerful samurai family who ruled over the Hirosaki area. The castle is known for its beautiful architecture, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful cherry blossom gardens.[…]
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Rikugien Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden located in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the oldest and most famous gardens in Tokyo, and is renowned for its beauty and serenity. The garden was created in the late 17th century and has been carefully maintained over the centuries, with new features and landscapes being[…]
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Tenryu-ji Temple Garden is a Zen temple and garden located in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1339 and is considered one of the historic temples of Kyoto. The garden at Tenryu-ji Temple is considered to be one of the finest examples of a traditional Japanese Zen garden. The garden features a large pond surrounded[…]
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Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1869 and is dedicated to the spirits of those who died in service of the Emperor of Japan, including those who died in wars. The shrine has become a controversial symbol in Japanese history, as it honors 14 Class-A war[…]
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Nagoya Castle is a historical castle located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was originally built in the early 17th century by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period, and was one of the largest and most important castles in Japan. The castle was destroyed during World War II and was later rebuilt[…]
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