Odawara Castle is a historical castle located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the late 15th century and served as the headquarters of the Hojo clan, a powerful samurai family who ruled over the Odawara area. The castle was one of the largest and most important castles in Japan during the feudal[…]
Read MoreKii Mountain Range
The Kii Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Wakayama, Nara, and Mie prefectures of Japan. It includes three sacred sites, which are considered to be the spiritual heart of Japan: Yoshino-Omine, Kumano Sanzan, and Koyasan. The Kii Mountain Range encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including dense forests, rugged mountains,[…]
Read MoreIse Grand Shrine
The Ise Grand Shrine, also known as Ise Jingu, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the holiest and most important shrine in Japan, and is dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu, the sun goddess and the ancestral deity of the Imperial family. The Ise Grand Shrine[…]
Read MoreKanazawa’s Kenroku-en Garden
Kenroku-en Garden is a historic and famous Japanese garden located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The garden was created in the 17th century by the Maeda family, the feudal lords of the Kaga Domain, and has been open to the public since 1871. It is one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan” along with[…]
Read MoreFushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is dedicated to the god Inari, who is the patron of agriculture, commerce, and prosperity. The shrine is known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which form a trail leading up to the main shrine. The gates were donated by individuals[…]
Read MoreMatsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle, also known as Crow Castle, is a historical castle located in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of Japan’s few original castles and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in the country. The castle was built in the late 16th century and was used as a military fortification[…]
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