Tochigi is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu.[2] Tochigi Prefecture has a population of 1,897,649 in June 2023. Tochigi Prefecture is located approximately 100 km north of Tokyo. Utsunomiya, its most populous city, can be reached in about one hour by Shinkansen.
The most renowned shrine of “the Shrines and Temples of Nikko”-a UNESCO world heritage site where Ieyasu Tokugawa, the great Shogun who started the Edo Period, is enshrined. Most of the shrine complex you see today was rebuilt in 17th century. The shrine contains 55 buildings including 8 national treasures and 34 listed buildings.
Mount Misen is the holy mountain on the holy island Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. At 500 meters above sea level, Mount Misen is the highest peak on Miyajima. On clear days, it affords spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and as far as Hiroshima City. There are also a number of Buddhist structures near the peak.
The Eshima Ohashi Bridge, often referred to as the "roller coaster bridge," is a remarkable bridge located in the Chugoku region of Japan, connecting the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture. The bridge gained its "roller coaster" nickname due to its steep incline and distinctive appearance.
Tohoku is a region located in the northern part of Honshu, the main island of Japan. It is made up of six prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, and Fukushima. Tohoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate. It had a population of 8,682,011 in 2019.
The Chugoku region is one of the eight main regions of Japan, located on the western part of the Honshu island. Chugoku is known for its diverse landscapes, historical sites, and cultural attractions. In 2010, it had a population of 7,563,428.
Ise Jingu, officially 'Jingu', includes 125 jinja (shinto shrine), centered around Kotaijingu (Naiku), dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, and Toyo'uke-daijingu (Geku), dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami. Its area is roughly the same size as Center of Paris. More than 1,500 rituals are conducted here yearly to pray for the prosperity of the Imperial family, the peace of the world, and the huge harvest.
You may not have traveled all the way to Japan for a hefty helping of Spanish culture, but for those needing a break from Ise's Japanese cultural wonders, then Shima Spain Village provides excellent respite. The theme park offers plenty of rides, shows, restaurants, and shops.
Mie Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Mie Prefecture has a population of 1,781,948 (as of 1 June 2019). Mie Prefecture is blessed with a beautiful natural landscape and a rich variety of delicious foods. It is one of the most popular destinations in Japan
The Tokyo National Museum is located in Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It is the oldest and largest museum in Japan, dedicated to preserving and exhibiting a vast collection of artworks and artifacts from Japan and other Asian countries.
Edo Castle is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. In modern times it is part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is therefore also known as Chiyoda Castle.
3 Chome-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
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Hesedera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon. The temple originally belonged to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, but eventually became an independent temple of the Jōdo-shū.
Kanagawa is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Kanagawa Prefecture is the second-most populous prefecture of Japan at 9,221,129 (1 April 2022). Kanagawa Prefecture is located just south of Tokyo. Its prefectural capital is Yokohama. Kanagawa Prefecture is home to Kamakura and Hakone, two highly popular side trip destinations from Tokyo.
1 Chome-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan
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The Ghibli Museum is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, a western city of Tokyo, Japan. The museum combines features of a children's museum, technology museum, and a fine arts museum, and is dedicated to the art and technique of animation.
1121 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0493, Japan
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The Hakone Open-Air Museum, opened in 1969, is Japan's first open-air museum. It is located in Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Hosting over 1,000 pieces, it includes artworks by Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Taro Okamoto, Yasuo Mizui, Churyo Sato, Susumu Shingu, Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, Rokuzan Ogiwara, and Kōtarō Takamura, among others.
Nara Park is a large park in central Nara. Established in 1880, it is the location of many of Nara's main attractions including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.
Nara, a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai Region of Honshu, is the cradle of the Japanese civilization. As of 2020, Nara Prefecture has a population of 1,321,805. Many of the early emperors built their palaces in Nara Prefecture, formerly known as Yamato, especially in and around Asuka.
