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  Kencho-ji Temple

  Posted in: Kanto, Kanagawa

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  Kencho-ji Temple is the head of the Kencho-ji school of Rinzai Buddhism. It was established in 1253 by Tokiyori Hojo, the regent of the time, who invited the Chinese high priest Rankei Doryu from Nansong to open one of Japan's first authentic Zen monasteries. On the premises, there is a training hall where monks still undergo rigorous training.

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  National Parks in Hokkaido

  Posted in: Hokkaido

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  National Parks in Hokkaido

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  Chausuyama Plateau

  Posted in: Chubu, Aichi

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  The Chausuyama Plateau is located in the Chausuyama area in Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture. The plateau is home to Aichi Prefecture’s only skiing area, and it attracts many visitors for skiing in winter. This isn’t the only season to visit the plateau, though - it offers attractions to enjoy all year round, such as the sight of the ground covered with shibazakura flowers (moss pink) in spring, outdoor activities such as camping and hiking in summer, and autumn foliage...

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  Daisetsuzan National Park

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

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  Daisetsuzan National Park is the largest park in Japan, this mountain range includes Mount Asahidake which is the highest mountain in Hokkaido.

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  Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Restaurant

  Posted in: Chugoku, Yamaguchi

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  The Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Restaurant is a prestigious kappo ryokan (inn serving traditional Japanese cuisine) that has welcomed many members of the Imperial Family as its guests. Located in Amidaiji Town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, it was the first restaurant to receive a public license to serve fugu (blowfish). Enjoy the seasonal delicacies of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and take pleasure in gazing out at the ocean from your guestroom or while soaking in the bath.

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  Awa Odori Kaikan

  Posted in: Shikoku, Tokushima

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  You can enjoy Tokushima’s world-class Awa Odori dance throughout the year in the biggest Awa Odori Hall. There is also a museum where you can learn the history of Awa Odori, and you can get Tokushima souvenirs at Tokushima Products Tourist Information Plaza, Arudeyo Tokushima. The fifth floor is Bizan Ropeway Sanroku Station.

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  Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Snow House Festival

  Posted in: Kanto, Tochigi

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  Recognized as a Night View Heritage of Japan, the mesmerizing scenery of the Sawaguchi Riverbed with hundreds of candle-lit miniature kamakura snow houses is a fantastic sight like you have never seen. It is also chosen as one of the “Breathtaking Sights You Need to See Before You Die.”

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  Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan

  Posted in: Osaka, Kansai

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  The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival has a history of 300 years, and has been passed down and cultivated with pride by the people of Kishiwada. The dynamic towing of Danjiri floats is well known not just in Japan but also as a world-class festival. Danjiri Kaikan is a museum where you can experience the Danjiri Festival not only during the festival but throughout the year. There is much to see such as the reproduction of the festival through powerful videos and sounds, elaborate sculptures and a...

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  Tairyuji Ropeway

  Posted in: Shikoku, Tokushima

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  Tairyuji Ropeway, in Nakacho is the longest ropeway route in western Japan, connecting 2,775m in length and covering Washi-no-Sato Station in Naka City to Tairyuji Temple in Anan City.

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  Katsuo-ji Temple

  Posted in: Osaka, Kansai

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  Katsuo-ji Temple has been worshipped as a temple of winner's luck since ancient times. Over its long history of 1,300 years, various conquerors of the period including generals of the Kamakura (1185-1336) and Muromachi (1336-1568) shogunates have paid visits to this temple. Even today, many people come to pray, wishing to triumph over any challenges in life such as curing illness, succeeding in business, passing exams, winning in sports and finding fulfillment in love. The temple premises are...

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  Towada-Hachimantai National Park

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Towada-Hachimantai National Park extends over the mountain range of Akita, Aomori and Iwate prefectures. The vast park overflows with nature consisting of the Towada and Hakkoda areas that include Mount Hakkoda, Lake Towada and the Oirase River valley, as well as the Hachimantai area, which includes Mount Hachimantai, Mount Akita-Komagatake and Mount Iwate. Feel the blessings of nature during each of the four seasons, such as the majestic mountains, beautiful lake scenery, hot springs and...

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  National Ainu Museum

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  The museum's mission is "to promote proper understanding and awareness of Ainu history and culture in Japan and elsewhere out of respect for the dignity of the indigenous Ainu people"

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