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Kanazawa
Famous Places
Nagamachi Samurai District
3.95 1Stroll through the former Kaga Domain’s traditional townscape with earthen walls. Nagamachi Samurai Residences.
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Experience Samurai Martial Arts in Kanazawa! Model Itinerary for 3 days/2 nights
During the Edo period (1600-1868), the Kaga domain, known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku” (Kaga one-million goku), was the second largest Taihan (domain with over 10,000 goku area granted by the Shogun during the Edo period) after the Shogun Tokugawa families. Kanazawa, the capital of the Kaga domain, inherited this history and still retains a strong trace of samurai culture.
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A Ninja Temple Packed with Hidden Tricks! Myoryuji Temple Travel Guide
Known as the “Ninja Temple,” Myoryuji Temple is filled with clever hidden tricks throughout its grounds. With defensive mechanisms designed to prepare for enemy attacks and a complex layout, it’s even nicknamed “the temple you can enter once but never get out of twice.” Built very differently from an ordinary temple, Myoryuji Temple is full of mysterious charm that’s sure to spark anyone’s curiosity. Here’s a detailed guide to Myoryuji Temple’s history and highlights, plus nearby sightseeing spots.
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Kagoshima
Famous Places
Amami Oshima island
The south island where time passes leisurely.
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Yakushima, Amami Oshima, and Tokunoshima are World Heritage Sites in Kagoshima. What are the highlights of each island?
Kagoshima Prefecture is home to 28 inhabited islands, making it one of the most remote islands in Japan. The islands, scattered throughout the prefecture's vast area of approximately 600 km, vary in climate from temperate to subtropical, and in nature and culture.
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How to enjoy Amami Oshima, registered as a World Natural Heritage site
In this issue, we interviewed Kosuke Kijima, chairman of the Amami Oshima Eco Tour Guide Liaison Council, to tell us about nature on Amami Oshima and how to enjoy it.
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The deep-rooted traditional culture of Amami Oshima
This page will talk about the various traditional cultures on Amami Oshima, such as the Oshima Tsumugi and island folk songs, that have been passed on for more than 1300 years.
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