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Nara
Shrines & Temples
Kinpusenji Temple
3.58 1You can enjoy cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino at this world heritage head temple for mountaineering asceticism.
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Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.
The Kansai region is a “treasure house of Japanese culture” with a rich cultural resource remaining from its history as a former prosperous capital. There is a new, high-quality cultural tour that offers multiple cultural experiences in special settings with top-notch people who have mastered culture, art, or faith rooted in the Kansai region. Here are some travel reports from actual tour participants. Take part in this tour that is sure to become a once-in-a-lifetime precious trip.
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Meet "real Japan" in Kansai - an exclusive experience.
Kansai Region hosted a capital city in ancient times and has served as the nation’s hub. It has produced many types of culture, which are handed down to this day. Touring the Kansai Area allows you to trace back the source of Japanese culture. The guide by the Japanese-culture-and-arts expert and the exclusive space are woven together into this acclaimed video. Enjoy a simulated cultural experience in the space usually closed off from the public.
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Shinagawa, Gotanda
Shrines & Temples
Ikegami Honmon-ji
3.58 1The Head Temple of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism, Popular for its Splendid Scenery of Sakura and its Five-Storied Pagoda!
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O-eshiki at Ikegami Honmon-ji (Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple), a Great Occasion at Summer Night
In the brisk fall night breeze, my friend and I meet at Tokyo’s Ikegami by appointment and we are about to visit the Ikegami Honmon-ji O-eshiki, an annual event held between October 11 and October 13.
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There’s no better time to check out Ikegami Honmonji Temple’s 5-story pagoda than during cherry blossom season!
Ota-ku, Tokyo is home to the vast grounds of Ikegami Honmonji Temple, which is also incidentally a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. In particular, people flock to see and photograph the magical sight of the 5-story pagoda surrounded by the fluffy, pink flowers.
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![The Great Main Hall and the Three-story Pagoda]()
Narita Airport Neighborhood
Shrines & Temples
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
3.55 4A Historic Temple with the Most New Year (Hatsumode) Visitors in Japan.
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[Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Guide] One of Chiba’s Top Power Spots for Sightseeing and Great Food
With over 1,000 years of history and more than 10 million visitors each year, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is one of Japan’s most famous temples. Along with its grounds, where many Important Cultural Property buildings still stand, you’ll also find a lively approach lined with Edo-era charm-making it a must-visit when traveling in Chiba. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple’s history, top highlights, and nearby sightseeing spots.
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For those who fly out from Narita Airport, this article introduces some fun spots in Narita City, where you can enjoy until the very last time on your departure day. [Article series / The Surrounding Areas of Narita Airport Part 1]
In this article we’ll be introducing you to a number of exciting spots within walking distance from Keisei Narita Station (Narita City, Chiba), which is just 7 mins away from Narita Airport!
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