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World Heritages in Japan

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture

There are three shrines in Kumano area, Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine and Kumano Nachi Taish...
World Heritages in Japan

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture

There are three shrines in Kumano area, Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine and Kumano Nachi Taish...
World Heritages in Japan

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture

There are three shrines in Kumano area, Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine and Kumano Nachi Taish...
Temples in Aichi, Japan

Oomidoji Temple : Noma Daibou in Aichi Prefecture

Oomidoji Temple in Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, was established in the period of Emperor Tenmu from 673 to 686. Gy...
World Heritages in Japan

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls

People say there are 48 Nachi falls in the mountains and the highest fall is Nachi Ontaki. It is also called the 1st Nac...
World Heritages in Japan

Shinto Gateway with Yatagarasu in Old Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine Place

Yatagarasu is a mythical raven aided Emperor Jinmu on his eastern expedition and a three legged crow inhabiting the sun ...
World Heritages in Japan

Gotobiki Stone in Kamikura Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture

Kumano area in Wakayama Prefecture is famous as Kumano 3 Shrines called Kumano Sanzan, Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, th...
Others

Takizakura in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture : Weeping Cherry Trees with Long and Drooping Branches

There are tree major cherry trees in Japan which have lived longer than a thousand years. Three major cherry trees are, ...
Others

Steam Locomotive in Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture

Currently, steam locomotives is operated between Niigata and Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture in some weekends. I t...
Japan National Treasures

Inuyama Castle in Aichi Prefecture : One of the 5 Castle Towers designated Japan National Treasures

When you visit Nagoya area, Inuyama Castle is one of famous sight seeing spots because there is the castle tower designa...