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Built to appease the spirit of a vengeful exiled scholar, the shrine is home to plum groves, monthly flea markets and an annual tea ceremony. …
Hisaya Odori Park is a park in the center of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The park is a popular spot for recreation and is the scene of numerous …
A famous shrine on the island of Itsukushima popularly known as Miyajima (shrine island). The shrine is famous for a large torii gate just …
Suwa Lakeside Park is one of the best vantage points for watching the two big fireworks festivals that are held on Lake Suwa each year.
Himeji Park is a large park of 107.8 hectares located in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. As well as being the site of Himeji Castle, the …
The main parade route for the Kanto Festival. When the festival isn't on, the road is known as Akita Chuo Dori.
Sendai Station is a major stop on the Tohoku Shinkansen which connects the city with Tokyo to the south and destinations such as Aomori and …
This was once the most densely populated place on earth and is known by the more famous moniker of Gunkanjima - battleship island. It is now one …
Osaka's first ever park, Nakanoshima was opened in 1891 and sits on it's own little island with flowing rivers on either side. This ideal …
A famous UNESCO World Heritage Zen rock garden located on Ryoanji Temple grounds in Kyoto. There are 15 larger rocks against a white …