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Category: Attractions

Sanmachi Suji in Hida Takayama

By John Asano On December 21, 2014

Sanmachi Suji in Hida Takayama Sanmachi Suji is a collection of three streets that make up Hida Takayama’s famous historic district. The area located in the center of Hida Takayama served as a bustling merchant …

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Attractions, Chubu
Gifu, Historic Area, Takayama

Tokyo Tower

By John Asano On October 14, 2014

Tokyo Tower Travel Guide Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Tokyo and one of its most famous sightseeing attractions. It is located in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo. Tokyo tower was built in 1958 …

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Attractions, Kanto
Tokyo, Tower

Zojoji Temple

By John Asano On July 25, 2014

Zojoji Temple Zojoji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the Minato area of Tokyo. The original temple was built in 1393 and was relocated to its present location by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1598. Zojoji …

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Temple, Tokyo

Takashima Castle

By John Asano On May 18, 2014

Takashima Castle in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture Takashima Castle on the shores of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. The original castle was built in 1598 on a …

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Attractions, Chubu
Castle, Nagano

Meiji Jingu Shrine

By John Asano On April 1, 2014

Meiji Jingu Shrine Meiji Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya, Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji was instrumental in …

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Shrine, Tokyo

Kokeizan Eihoji Temple

By John Asano On January 13, 2014

Kokeizan Eihoji Temple Kokeizan Eihoji Temple located in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture was established by the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. The temple was founded in 1313 and contains two buildings that are listed …

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Gifu, Temple

Sensoji Temple

By John Asano On December 14, 2013

Sensoji Temple Sensoji Temple is Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple and its religious heart. The temple was founded around 645 AD and enshrines a golden image of kannon (the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy). Sensoji …

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Attractions, Kanto
Temple, Tokyo

Gujo Hachiman Castle

By John Asano On December 3, 2013

Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gifu Prefecture Gujo Hachiman Castle is a mountain castle located on top of Mount Hachiman in Gujo Hachiman, Gifu Prefecture. The original castle was built in 1559 by Endo Morikazu, but …

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Castle, Gifu, Gujo

Gujo Hachiman

By John Asano On November 18, 2013

Gujo Hachiman ~ A little taste of Kyoto in Gifu Gujo Hachiman is a riverside town in Gifu Prefecture set amongst the beautiful mountains and Nagara River. It is famous for its pure, natural water …

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Gifu, Gujo, Historic Area

Hida Takayama

By John Asano On September 14, 2013

Hida Takayama Hida Takayama is a former castle town and one of Japan’s best preserved old towns. It is beautifully set amid the northern Japan Alps in Gifu Prefecture an area known as the roof …

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Gifu, Historic Area, Takayama

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