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Aichi: The Heart of Japan

Aichi: The Heart of Japan

Shannon Walker

The loop-walk brings you back to Horaisan Toshogu Shrine, a homage to the... the torii gate, which is said to be the only example of this kind of shrine

Aichi 7
Hato Festival 2026

Hato Festival 2026

Late Jul

The normally quiet area around Kanzaki Shrine comes alive with excitement as a mikoshi (portable shrine) is paraded to Kiku Port.

Tottori Free Entry
The Charm of Small Towns 43

The Charm of Small Towns

Elena Lisina

I always found interesting and old shrines and temples, nice shopping streets... grand views of the Hida mountain range, fresh mountain air, onsen hot springs

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Tako-jinja

Tako-jinja

Gary Luscombe

Tako-jinja is a small shrine in southern Osaka close to the birthplace of Takamuko-no-Kuromaro.

Osaka 4
The Taxi Driver in Okayama

The Taxi Driver in Okayama

Featured

Every time his mother mentioned the shrine and their plans, Satoshi noticed... As they started toward the shrine grounds, Satoshi noticed that it was

Okayama 1
Sakura City Guide

Sakura City Guide

Elizabeth S

Local Shrine and Museums A 10-minute walk east of the samurai quarter is... Makata Shrine, a sanctuary connected to local hemp production, hence the

Chiba 7