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明日香村 village in Japan - Temples and shrines guide

明日香村

village, Japan

Asuka is a historic village in Nara Prefecture, central Kansai region. Known as the cradle of Japanese civilization, Asuka served as the imperial capital during the Asuka period (538-710 CE), marking the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. The village preserves an extraordinary concentration of archaeological treasures including Asuka-dera, Japan's oldest temple founded in 596, the mysterious Ishibutai Kofun megalithic tomb, ancient stone carvings, and the ruins of Asuka-itabuki Palace. Surrounded by scenic rice terraces and rolling hills, Asuka offers visitors a rare glimpse into Japan's formative years, with numerous historical sites clustered within walking and cycling distance. The area is particularly noted for its spring cherry blossoms and autumn colors.

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藤井寺市 city in Japan - Temples and shrines guide

藤井寺市

city, Japan

Fujiidera is a city in Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. It sits in the Osaka metropolitan area on the Osaka Plain. Settlement in the area dates to the Kofun period. Parts of the Furuichi Kofun Group in the city were inscribed by UNESCO in 2019. Fujiidera became a city in 1966. Fujii-dera Temple is Temple No. 5 on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. The temple preserves a National Treasure statue of the thousand-armed Kannon. Dōmyōji Tenman-gū Shrine honors the scholar Sugawara no Michizane. The shrine is noted for its seasonal plum grove. Kintetsu Railway provides quick access to central Osaka.

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京都市 city in Japan - Temples and shrines guide

京都市

city, Japan

京都は、本州中央の関西地方にある京都府の主要な都市です。794年に朝廷が平安京に移されて以来、1868年に首都が東京に移るまで日本の帝都として機能し、その都市の形態や文化を形成しました。市内には清水寺、鳥居の道で知られる伏見稲荷大社、金閣寺(二条城)、そしてかつての徳川将軍の居城である二条城などの名所があり、多くはユネスコの世界遺産「古都京都の文化財」に登録されています。 京都は鴨川と桂川が流れる盆地に位置し、芸妓の芸で知られる祇園などの地区を含みます。祇園祭のような祭りや強力な大学コミュニティが、日本の歴史、宗教、学問における京都の役割を支えています。

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奈良市 city in Japan - Temples and shrines guide

奈良市

city, Japan

奈良は日本の関西地方にある奈良県の県庁所在地です。710年から784年まで平城京として日本の最初の恒久的な首都として機能し、奈良時代(710年~794年)の名前の由来となりました。古都奈良の文化財は、寺院、神社、宮殿の遺跡を含み、1998年にユネスコの世界遺産に登録されました。 東大寺には大仏と世界最大級の木造建築の一つである大仏殿があります。興福寺は五重塔で知られ、春日大社と春日山原始林は古代の神道信仰を反映しています。平城宮跡には復元された国家の正殿や博物館があります。奈良公園は主要な名所を結び、保護された自由に歩き回る鹿で有名であり、奈良国立博物館では仏教美術が展示されています。

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渋谷区 ward in Japan - Temples and shrines guide

渋谷区

ward, Japan

Shibuya is a special ward of Tokyo Metropolis in central Tokyo. It lies southwest of the Imperial Palace and borders Shinjuku and Minato. The ward became part of Tokyo City in 1932 and was reorganized as a special ward in 1947 under the Local Autonomy Law. Shibuya Station is a major rail hub, and the surrounding Shibuya Crossing is a well-known landmark, marked by the Hachiko statue. The ward includes Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine set in a large forested precinct and Yoyogi Park, a major open space for events and recreation. Harajuku and Omotesando are centers of fashion and youth culture. The area also hosts NHK Broadcasting Center and Aoyama Gakuin University. Shibuya is noted for shopping, entertainment, and convenient access across the metropolis.

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和歌山市 city in Japan - Temples and shrines guide

和歌山市

city, Japan

Wakayama is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region. It lies at the mouth of the Kinokawa River on the northwestern Kii Peninsula, facing the Kii Channel. The city grew as the castle town of the Kii Domain, ruled by the Kii branch of the Tokugawa from 1619. Wakayama City was established in 1889 and was heavily damaged by air raids in 1945 before rebuilding as a regional center. Wakayama Castle, originally built in 1585 by Toyotomi Hidenaga and now reconstructed, anchors a hilltop park with a small history museum. Kimii-dera temple, a stop on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage, is noted for early cherry blossoms. The Wakanoura area is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. Wakayama Port runs ferries to Tokushima, and Nankai Electric Railway links the city to Osa...

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