The dry landscape garden at Ryoanji Temple really captures the essence of Zen.
Ryoanji Temple | Review by Chi Yun214
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Ikaho Shrine
An ancient shrine said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Suinin, the 11th emperor of Japan. It sits at the very top of the Ikaho Onsen stone steps street in Gunma Prefecture. In the past, it was cherished as one of the Three Shrines of Kōzuke Province, along with Nukisaki Shrine in Tomioka and Akagi Shrine on Mt. Akagi. It seems it was originally located elsewhere, but is said to have moved near Ikaho’s hot spring source and come to be enshrined as the guardian deity of the hot springs.
The shrine itself isn’t big, but the location is amazing. From up there you can look out over the entire hot spring town plus the mountain views.
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Florante Miyazaki
This botanical garden is filled with seasonal flowers and hosts events in every season. The grounds are beautifully maintained with lawns and various themed flower gardens. A wide range of plants are grown in the greenhouse, and gardening advice is available.
The botanical garden displays different flowers depending on the season. These flower exhibitions let visitors enjoy beautiful scenery all year round.
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Mochio Park
The only park in Miyazaki Prefecture selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots," this is a cherished spot for locals. From late March to early April, approximately 2,600 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino and Yaezakura, bloom, vividly coloring the entire park.
The cherry blossom tunnel in the park attracts lots of visitors for hanami, making it a lively and festive spot.