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Koshoji Temple (Uji City)

Koshoji Temple, located in Uji City, is the first Zen Buddhist temple in Japan established by Dogen, the founder of the Soto Zen sect. Originally founded in Fushimi-ku, Fushimomomoyama, in the year Kagen 2 (1236), the temple experienced a period of closure due to wartime turmoil. However, it was later revived in its current location in the early Edo period, specifically in the year Shoho 2 (1645).

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

Opened in 1963 in Okazaki Park as a branch of the National Museum of Modern Art, the current building was completed in 1986. Designed with park aesthetics in mind, its height was intentionally kept lower than the Great Torii of Heian Shrine.

• Kyoto
• Museums

Kyoto City Zoo

The Kyoto City Zoo is located in a corner of Okazaki Park. It was first opened in 1903, during the Meiji era, making it the second oldest zoo in Japan after Ueno Zoo. After a major renovation in 2015, the zoo celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2023. It continues to be a beloved place of relaxation for Kyoto residents of all ages.

• Kyoto
• Zoos & Aquariums

Ujigami Shrine

This ancient shrine, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto," has been attracting reverence for centuries. It is said to have been established in 1060, three years after the construction of Uji Byodoin Temple in 1053, serving as its guardian shrine. As the protective deity of Uji's land, it has been continuously worshipped by people from all walks of life, from commoners to nobility, and it still gathers much reverence today.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Uji Bridge (Kyoto)

Stepping out of the ticket gates at Keihan Uji Station, the first thing that catches your eye is Uji's landmark, the Uji Bridge. According to the "Uji Bridge Monument" at Hashidera Hojo-in, it is said to have been built in the second year of the Taika era (646) during the Asuka period by a monk named Doto from the Nara temple of Gango-ji, making it one of Japan’s three ancient bridges alongside the Seta no Karahashi and Yamazaki Bridge.

• Kyoto
• Tourist Attractions

Uji City Botanical Park

Located in the hilly region of the southwestern part of Uji City, this botanical park spans approximately 10 hectares. At the park's entrance, the "Tapestry of Flowers and Water" stands proudly as Japan's largest terraced flower bed. With a width of 62 meters and a height of 18 meters, this magnificent display features 3,675 planters.

• Kyoto
• Zoos & Aquariums

Shirogane Blue Pond

The Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei is famous as the top tourist attraction in the area, captivating visitors with its vivid blue. This man-made pond unexpectedly formed when water accumulated behind a dam that was constructed to prevent volcanic mudflows from Mt. Tokachi. The surreal blue of the pond, combined with the surrounding lush nature and dead larch trees, creates an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale.

• Furano and Biei
• Nature Spots

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu - Unkai Terrace

The Hoshino Resorts Tomamu boasts an observation deck where you can marvel at the dynamic sea of clouds up close. It's open exclusively in the early mornings from May to October, when the sea of clouds typically appears. When the meteorological conditions align, a magnificent sea of clouds flows over the mountains, offering truly heavenly views. The deck gives you the sensation of floating amidst the clouds, making you feel as though you're embarking on a voyage across a sea of mist.

• Tokachi and Obihiro
• Observatories

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

This museum is dedicated to passing on the experiences and lessons learned after the devastating urban earthquake in 1995, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

• Kobe
• Experiences Facilities

Mount Misen

Centrally located on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, known historically as "God's Island," is Mt. Misen. Ever since its founding in 806 AD by the great monk Kobo Daishi, this mountain has been revered as a sacred peak of mountain worship. The untouched Mt. Misen primeval forest, along with the Itsukushima Shrine, has been designated as a World Heritage site.

• Hiroshima
• Nature Spots