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Shrines & Temples
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Saga
Shrines & Temples
Hoto Jinja
3.13 2The shrine at Takashima Island where you can make a wish for hitting a jackpot and good luck.
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Be Amazed by a Collection of Lavish, Ornate Architecture! A Travel Guide to Yutoku Inari Shrine
Yutoku Inari Shrine is counted among Japan’s three major Inari shrines. It is also one of Saga’s leading spiritual spots and draws 3 million worshippers each year. Its beautiful historic buildings and scenic surroundings are also major highlights. This article introduces the highlights of Yutoku Inari Shrine, access information, and other things to know before your visit. With a bit of knowledge in advance, you’ll be able to enjoy sightseeing in Saga, including Yutoku Inari Shrine, even more.
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Experience Grand Nature and Timeless History: 14 Must-Visit Places in Saga
Saga is packed with attractions, from archaeological sites and hot springs to scenic viewpoints. With highlights like the Yoshinogari Ruins, mysterious caves that showcase the wonders of nature, and mineral-rich hot springs, there’s plenty to see and do. Facing both the Genkai Sea and the Ariake Sea, Saga is also blessed with abundant seafood-so local seafood dishes are a must. Here, we’ve carefully selected sightseeing spots that first-time visitors to Saga should prioritize. Use this article to help plan a trip that lets you enjoy Saga to the fullest.
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Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
Shrines & Temples
Hie Shrine
3.13 2A shrine where one of the three great Edo festivals, the Sanno Festival, takes place. It's recognized as a power spot for success and matchmaking.
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5 Shrines for Luck in Love Across Tokyo
Whether it’s a partner, marriage, or a wish to get closer to coworkers with and friends, taking a visit to a shrine known for love and fortune is your best bet in Japan. Why not recharge your heart and soul at one of these power spots♪.
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The Sanno Matsuri, one of Tokyo's Three Major Festivals
The Sanno Matsuri is a religious festival held by Hie Shrine in Tokyo. During Japan's Edo Period (1603-1867), a portable shrine used in Shinto festivals, called Mikoshi, was carried into the Edo Castle grounds. This was the origin of a special festival known as Tenka-Matsuri, in which real Shoguns paraded through what is now Tokyo. Spanning 11 days, this festival features over 20 events.
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Kamakura
Shrines & Temples
Meigetsu-in
3.13 2A Temple in Kita-Kamakura Known as the Temple of Hydrangeas.
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Experience the Unique Charm of Japan! 10 Must-Visit Kamakura Sightseeing Spots
Kamakura is also famous as a real-life setting associated with the globally popular manga Slam Dunk. Blessed with both ocean and mountains and home to many shrines and temples, Kamakura offers seasonal scenery where nature blends beautifully with sacred sites. Like Nara and Kyoto, it once served as a center of Japanese government-why not plan a trip here to fully experience the atmosphere of Japan?
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Enjoy the hydrangeas at Kanagawa Prefecture’s Meigetsu-in Temple!
Japan’s rainy season may be coming up, but there’s still plenty to look forward to! While June is generally wet and muggy, it’s also when varying colours of hydrangea begin to bloom beautifully all over Kanto. If you’re looking to see the flowers in all their glory, we suggest heading to the history-rich city of Kamakura, which was once the capital of Japan.
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