World Heritages in Japan

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...
World Heritages in Japan

Mt.Fuji, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

When you take a bullet train called "Shinkansen" from Tokyo to Nagoya/Osaka, I recommend you to have a window sheet, E, ...
World Heritages in Japan

Shirakawago became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

Shirakawago was the final destination on this trip. Shirakawago is a village in the Shogawa River Valley in Gifu Prefect...