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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

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Nara's God of Ice

Nara's God of Ice

Arlene Bastion

Himuro Shrine is possibly the only Shinto shrine where the resident deity is a God of Ice, guarding today all ice related industries, such as ice cream

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Mino Festival 2026

Mino Festival 2026

Apr 11th - Apr 12th

The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flower mikoshi (portable shrines

Gifu Free Entry
Towada Autumn Festival 2026

Towada Autumn Festival 2026

Early Sep

The Towada Autumn Festival is a three-day affair filled with colorful floats, mikoshi (portable shrine) parades, taiko drumming performances, and traditional

Aomori Free Entry
Exploring Hiroshima

Exploring Hiroshima

Rey Waters

Dome, second will be Miyajima Island with the World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine... Within 10 kilometers there are 16 historic Shrines and Temples, some dating

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Japanese Lanterns

Japanese Lanterns

Elena Lisina

Many lanterns can be seen in temples and shrines – single ones as well... I bet those rows of lanterns in shrines like Kasuga Taisha or those standing

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