2 Chome-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588, Japan
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is a historic Shinto shrine located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Originally established in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and later expanded by Minamoto no Yoritomo in the late 12th century, the shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of samurais and a deity of war and protection. It played a significant role in the Kamakura period as the spiritual center of the Minamoto clan.
Wakayama Castle was built in 1585 under the command of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the Edo period it flourished as an important base for the Tokugawa Clan, which turned out great numbers of generals. Now it serves as a symbol of Wakayama City, and its tower offers great views of the whole town. With approximately 600 famous cherry blossom trees, the castle is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring.
68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture 670-0012, Japan
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Himeji Castle, also known as Himeji-jo, is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is considered one of the most spectacular and well-preserved castles in the country. Unlike many other Japanese castles, Himeji Castle was never destroyed in wars, earthquakes or fires and survives in its original form.
Hikone Castle is an Edo period castle in the city of Hikone, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the most significant historical building in Shiga. After a construction period of twenty years, Hikone Castle (å½¦æ ¹åŸŽ, HikonejÅ) was completed in 1622. The hilltop castle served as the seat of the Ii daimyo (feudal lords) until the end of the feudal age in 1868.
407 Ichinomiyacho Sugyome, Shiso, Hyogo 671-4133, Japan
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Iwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Ichinomiya neighborhood of the city of Shisō in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Harima Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on October 15.
Hikone Castle is a Japanese Edo-period Japanese castle located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Hikone Castle is a magnificent 400 year old structure. It stands three stories tall, with an outer wall of stone at its base, and ivory white stucco above, a beautiful harmony that is characteristic of this castle.
One of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, Shimogamo Shrine is one of a pair alongside Kamigamo Shrine that was constructed in the sixth and seventh centuries in order to protect against malign influences. The shrine complex is surrounded by the Tadasu no Mori forest that shelters visitors in a world of green and winding streams as well as a small shrine used to pray for beauty.
Omiwa Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine along the Yamanobe-no-michi walking trail in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Surrounded by thick forest at the base of Mount Miwa, the exact age of the shrine is unknown, but Omiwa is thought to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest shrine in Japan. The shrine has been hugely important for many centuries.
Odawara Castle was once the center of power for the large part of of central Japan, which also includes present day Tokyo. The Hojo Clan ruled from here during the Warring States period of Japanese history called the Sengoku jidai. Odawara Castle is the closest castle to Tokyo and the site of many historic battles between famous historical Japanese figures.
Towering at a massive 120 meters, the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the world's tallest Buddha statues. For comparison, Nara's Daibutsu in Todaiji Temple is only 15 meters high and can fit in the palm of the Ushiku Daibutsu.
Ise Jingu, officially 'Jingu', includes 125 jinja (shinto shrine), centered around Kotaijingu (Naiku), dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, and Toyo'uke-daijingu (Geku), dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami. Its area is roughly the same size as Center of Paris. More than 1,500 rituals are conducted here yearly to pray for the prosperity of the Imperial family, the peace of the world, and the huge harvest.
Edo Castle is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. In modern times it is part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is therefore also known as Chiyoda Castle.
Hiroshima, Japan, holds immense historical significance as the first city to suffer an atomic bomb attack during World War II. The devastating event occurred on August 6, 1945, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb named "Little Boy" on the city. The explosion instantly killed tens of thousands of people, and the subsequent radiation exposure led to many more deaths in the following weeks, months, and years. The city had an estimated population of 1,199,391 in 2019.
541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
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Nijo Castle is a historic and culturally significant castle located in Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its architectural beauty, well-preserved Edo-period buildings, beautiful gardens, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
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Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most famous and iconic Shinto shrines in Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates that create a mesmerizing tunnel-like path through a dense forest.
Shironoato, Shichinohe, Kamikita District, Aomori 039-2525, Japan
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Shichinohe Castle was a Japanese castle located in what is now the town of Shichinohe, in Kamikita District of Aomori Prefecture. It was a hirayama-style castle built on a 40-meter hilltop spreading northwest from a junction between the Sakuda and Wada rivers. It originally consisted of seven enclosures, each with earthen ramparts, and with several moats.
Matsuyama Castle or Matsuyama-jÅ is a historic and picturesque castle located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Perched on Mount Katsuyama, the castle is known for its commanding hilltop location, stunning views of the city and surrounding landscapes, and its well-preserved Edo-period architecture.
１２ー１ Tenno, Shichinohe, Kamikita District, Aomori 039-2525, Japan
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The Tenno Shrine, also known as Tenno Jinja, is a historic Shinto shrine located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of Japan. This shrine is dedicated to the worship of Emperor Tensho, who reigned during the late 16th century. It is not only a place of religious significance but also a cultural and historical landmark that provides visitors with insight into the region's heritage.
Nagasaki Peace Park is a park located in Nagasaki, Japan, commemorating the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945 during World War II. The park is next to the Atomic Bomb Museum and near the Peace Memorial Hall.
