柯靜's Reviews

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu is the head shrine of 10,000 different shrines across Japan dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane. Sugawara was an acclaimed scholar who was deemed innocent posthumously after being exiled to Dazaifu by Kyoto’s Imperial Court. The main hall was built over his grave and has been preserved as a sacred site of Tenjin worship for over 1100 years.

• Fukuoka
• Shrines & Temples

Miyajidake Shrine

Miyajidake Shrine, located in Fukutsu City, between Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu, is the head shrine of all Miyajidake shrines in Japan. The shrine was founded approximately 1,700 years ago and enshrined Empress Jingu-kougou as its main deity.

• Fukuoka
• Shrines & Temples

Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)

A museum introducing the Yamato, the world’s largest battleship during World War II. Visitors can also learn about Kure’s history and science and technology. The 1/10-scale battleship Yamato, the symbol of the Yamato Museum, has been recreated based on original blueprints, underwater survey footage, and crew testimony. It continues to share the importance of peace and the excellence of science and technology with future generations.

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Museums

Okunitama-jinja Shrine

Okunitama Shrine, with a history stretching back about 1900 years, is where Okunitama-no-Okami, the deity protecting the Musashino area, is enshrined. Musashino was a vast area including modern-day Tokyo, Saitama, and parts of Kanagawa. Inside the shrine grounds are several smaller shrines, each one granting its own blessing. Among those, the shrine blessing love and marriage is especially well-known.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Shrines & Temples

Sensoji Temple

This iconic destination in Asakusa sees as many as 30 million visitors each year. It stands as a well-loved mainstay in Tokyo, all while hosting a number of annual traditions like the first temple visit at New Years, Setsubun and more across the year.

• Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
• Shrines & Temples

Mato Park

The park was built in 1917 at the foot of Mt. Mato in the Masuda district of Yokote City to commemorate the accession to the throne of Emperor Taisho. The park, with a pond and a central island set against the mountain, is planted with approximately 2,000 cherry trees, mainly Someiyoshino and Yamazakura, and is recognized as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture, and is also recognized as one of the "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.

• Akita
• Parks & Gardens

Miyako Island

The Miyako Archipelago is located in the middle of the Ryukyu Arc that arcs from Okinawa Island to Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands. Miyako Island is the main island among eight islands of various sizes, including Ikema Island and Ogami Island.

• Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
• Famous Places

Orion Happy Park

A tourist spot featuring a factory tour and tasting of Orion Beer. The factory tour will quench your thirst for knowledge. Various photo spots around the factory, and tasting fresh beer are two of the highlights.

• Yanbaru, Nago, Motobu
• Experiences Facilities