Things to Do
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Tochigi
Shrines & Temples
Nikko Futarasan Shrine
3.58 1A Shrine Known for its God of Luck and Blessings for Marriage.
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Day 2 of Winter Travel in Nikko ~Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine~
This article will introduce day 2 of my winter trip to Nikko. Starting off with breakfast at my hotel, I also visited Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
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Reporting back on Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture’s stunning autumn leaves!
When I heard that Nikko’s autumn leaves were in their prime, I knew I had to go!
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Shinagawa
Shrines & Temples
Ikegami Honmon-ji
3.58 1The Head Temple of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism, Popular for its Splendid Scenery of Sakura and its Five-Storied Pagoda!
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O-eshiki at Ikegami Honmon-ji (Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple), a Great Occasion at Summer Night
In the brisk fall night breeze, my friend and I meet at Tokyo’s Ikegami by appointment and we are about to visit the Ikegami Honmon-ji O-eshiki, an annual event held between October 11 and October 13.
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There’s no better time to check out Ikegami Honmonji Temple’s 5-story pagoda than during cherry blossom season!
Ota-ku, Tokyo is home to the vast grounds of Ikegami Honmonji Temple, which is also incidentally a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. In particular, people flock to see and photograph the magical sight of the 5-story pagoda surrounded by the fluffy, pink flowers.
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![Ishikawa-mon gate was rebuilt in Tenmei 8 (1788).
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Kanazawa
Parks & Gardens
Kanazawa Castle Park
3.47 3A castle reminds us of the past prosperity of Kaga Hyakumangoku.
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24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition
Kanazawa has always flourished as a cultural city during the Edo period and was also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. You can feel immersed amongst various activities such as walking through streets that retain the ambiance of the historically beautiful Edo period,savoring fresh seafood from Kanazawa Port, and visiting museums where you can appreciate glittering traditional crafts and outstanding contemporary art. Let's introduce some wonderful tourist spots, gourmet food, and accommodation facilities in Kanazawa, a city deeply imbued with the history and tradition of a culturally prosperous city.
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Stroll around the aesthetically pleasing and spacious Kanazawa Castle Park.
This time I will introduce Kanazawa castle park. It’s a city park right next to Kenrokuen garden.
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