Location List
471 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Sui Jinja ShrineToyokawa,Daisen City, Akita Prefecture
The only National Treasure in Akita Prefecture, the Senkoku Senju Kannon Tokyozo Mirror, is worshipped here at Sui Jinja Shrine. The treasure is made open to the public for a short time once a year...
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Mirokuji TempleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Built in 1000, Mirokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect and has a strong tie with Engyoji Temple. The temple gate, main hall, founder’s hall and other facilities are on the grounds o...
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Daruma-ji TempleHommachi, Oji-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
According to the Nihon Shoki – known as the first Japanese history book – in December 613 Prince Shotoku came across a hungry man lying on the side of the road. Although he gave the man food, drink...
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Mt. MyojinOji-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
Mt. Myojin observatory 360 degree panorama. At the Summit there are three observatory decks where you can enjoy a 360 degree panorama view. Mt. Myojin isn't that high, but it's said to overlook t...
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Tanjoji TempleKume Gun, Okayama Prefecture
Tanjoji Temple was built in 1193 on the site of the birthplace of Honen Shonin, the founder of Jodo sect of Buddhism. In fact, the famous ancient gingko tree is said to have been planted by the Hon...
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Masuiyama Zuiganji TempleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
An old Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect. The temple was burnt in a fire in 1573 but was rebuilt in 1586 by Hideyoshi. The wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai is a Designated Cultural Property ...
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Rinnoji Temple
In the past, this temple was moved to various locations by the Date clan as they changed their place of residence, before it finally settled in its current location when Lord Masamune moved to and ...
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Gigigahama BeachMatsuura shi, Nagasaki prefecture
100 meter-long coast line. It is not open for bathing now.
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
A mausoleum or ancestral shrine for Lord Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai clan. It was designated as a national treasure, being a mausoleum built in the Momoyama style of construction.
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
It is said that Masamune Date tried to build this shrine in the image of the Toyokuni Shrine in Kyoto. It is the oldest building built in the gongenzukuri style.
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Tamonzan
The Ikan (grand view) from Mount Tamon at 55.6m above sea level offers views of the bay and Shiogama port with its ships gracefully entering and departing.
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Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
A historic old temple that offers divine favor for matchmaking and safe delivery. The big triangular deep-fried tofu (been curd) is a noted specialty.
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Entsuin
Traces of Christian influence during feudal Japan can be found in a small shrine at Entsuin, the family temple of Lord Date Masamune.
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Godaido
This temple, Matsushima's oldest remaining Momoyama period structure, is said to be originally built by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.
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Toimiyama
Four superb view spot "Four Panoramic Views" which overlook Matsushima Bay. The Reikan (elegant view) from Mount Tomiyama at 116.8m above sea level is the highest viewpoint of the Shitaikan. Visito...
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Shiogama Shrine
Shiogama Shrine, a National Treasure and Important Cultural Property, is one of the highest Shinto shrines in northern Japan, dating from the 800s. In the spring the shrine grounds are transformed ...
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Takekoma Shrine
Built in 842. One of the big three Inari shrine dedicated to a god who looks after the grain in Japan and approximately 1.6 million people visit there.
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Mitakisan Fudoin Temple
Sendai Shiro was born in Sendai about 160 years ago. He was known to bring good fortune to shops and businesses that he visited. This is why he is known as the God of Good Fortune. Nowadays, it is ...
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O-jima Island Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Togetsu-kyo Bridge built over O-jima Island is revival O-jima Island, Togetsu-kyo Bridge Famous Japanese poet Basho Matsuo having come first in Matsushima of the depths of Zuiganji Temple O-jima ...
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Tentokuin TempleKodatsuno 4-4-4, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0942
Toshitsune MAEDA is the third lord of the Maeda clan. Tentokuin is his legal wife, Tamahime’s family temple. They Put a marionette show “Tamahime’s Stories” on the stage. Style of the gates are ...
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Torii in The Ariake Sea (Oouo Shrine) in Tara
The "Floating Torii Gate" of Ouo Shrine stands on the shallow area of the ocean in Tara-cho, which has 6 meter tide difference. It changes its appearance every time you look at it, and it is a famo...
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