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Byodoin

An imperial authority in the Heian Period, Fujiwara Michinaga used this place as a vacation home. His son Yorimichi inherited, converted and opened it as a temple in 1052. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994. The remodeling in 2014 brought it back closer to its original state. The main Amida Buddha statue in Amida Hall is worth a look. You will be amazed by the symmetrical beauty of the building.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

SAKUBI SAKURA

The pastel pink exterior of SAKUBI SAKURA leaves a lasting impression. This sightseeing train runs between JR Okayama Station and Tsuyama Station, and is a wonderful way to travel through the northern area of Okayama Prefecture, known for its famous hot springs-the Mimasaka Three Hot Springs-as well as scenic cherry blossom spots.

• Okayama
• Trains & Subway

Kiyosumi Gardens

The Kiyosumi Gardens are a circular garden with a fountain, an artificial hill, and a dry landscape garden. In 1878, industrialist Yataro Iwasaki purchased the site of a dilapidated mansion and planned to create a garden.

• Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
• Parks & Gardens