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Ise Sea Paradise

Ise Sea Paradise is an aquarium in Ise City near Meoto Iwa, a pair of large and small rocks standing offshore. The facility is known for its “zero-distance” encounters with marine mammals, fish, and other sea creatures. In addition to performances such as the Sea Lion Show, Walrus Walk, and Steller Sea Lion Feeding Time, it offers many opportunities to interact directly with the animals.

• Mie
• Zoos & Aquariums

Shirahige Shrine

Standing in the northwestern part of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, this is the oldest Shinto shrine in Omi, which is said to be over 2,000 years old. The vermilion-lacquered Otorii gate stands in the middle of the lake across Route 161, reminiscent of the Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, and is called the "Itsukushima of Omi”.

• Shiga
• Shrines & Temples

Hakone Shrine

Hakone Shrine sits just steps from Lake Ashi, a spot dotted with coveted Hakone destinations like Owakudani and Togen-dai. The shrine heralds the Hakone Ookami god, and remains one of the most renowned shrines in Kanto.

• Hakone
• Shrines & Temples

Hakone-Yumoto Onsen Hot Spring Village

Hakone-Yumoto Onsen Hot Spring Village is known as one of the seven hot springs in Hakone and the largest hot spring resort in Hakone.

• Kanagawa
• Famous Places

Fushimi Inari Taisha

The head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines found throughout Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha is worshiped for blessings including abundant harvests, business prosperity, household safety, recovery from illness, and the fulfillment of wishes. It was founded in 711. Its best-known attraction is the Senbon Torii, a tunnel-like pathway of vermilion torii gates behind the main shrine.

• Fushimi, Rakunan
• Shrines & Temples