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Gangoji Temple

Its predecessor was Asukadera Temple, the oldest full-fledged Buddhist temple in Japan, which was opened in Asuka Village by Soga Umako at the end of the 6th century. Later, with the relocation of the capital to Heijo-kyo, it was moved within the Heijo-kyo Capital and its name was changed to Gangoji Temple. During the Nara period (710-794), the temple developed to the extent that it was counted as one of the seven major temples in the southern capital, but it gradually declined from the mid-Heian period (794-1185).

• Nara
• Shrines & Temples

Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival

Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival takes place along the Shizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue, a straight road stretching about 7 kilometers between Shizunai Tahara and Shizunai Misono in Shinhidaka Town, Hidaka District, Hokkaido. Often referred to as “Japan’s finest cherry blossom avenue,” it is lined with around 2,000 cherry trees, mainly Ezo-yamazakura. The avenue has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan.

• Chitose and Tomakomai
• Spring festivals & Events

Kikukawa Shoten “Castella-yaki Hakone Manju”

“Castella-yaki Hakone-Manju" is the signature product of Kikukawa Shoten. This souvenir shop has been in operation for many years in the shopping arcade in front of Hakone-Yumoto Station.Many onsen Manju are steamed in a traditional Japanese style, but this western-style Manju is made with sponge cake dough and white bean paste.

• Hakone
• Snacks