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#127 Otamane Jinja and Seto Park
Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Otamane Shrine, which is popularly known as the Myojin of Seto, is the first shrine on Suo Oshima that...
#126 Saichoji Temple
Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken A temple of the Shingon sect founded as Saikoji in 807. In 1870, it merged with Choraku-ji Temple and changed...
#124 Hakuseiji (Fuka Jizo)
Okikamuro, Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Hakuseiji Temple on Okikamuro Island (connected with a bridge to Oshima island) and its annex...
#123 Itsukushima Jinja in Suo Oshima
Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken In front of this 150 years old shrine, there is a marvelous red torri in the sea. One of the many branches of...
#121 Ikada Hachimangu
Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Stunning wood sculptures by local carpenters called "Choshu Daiku". Visited this shrine inspired by a book...
#117 Tōkōji Temple Okuribi
Hagi shi, Yamaguchi ken (August, 2022) (January, 2023 at daytime) Mantoue - Mukaebi (Welcome fire 8/13 at Daishoin Temple) and Okuribi...
#106 Ryoanji Garden
Kyoto Dry Landscape Garden (karesansui) in Ryōanji Ryoanji, a rinzaishu zen temple, was built in 1450 by Katsumoto Hosokawa. The Ryōanji...
#105 Megane Bashi
Nagasaki Shi, Nagasaki Ken Said to be one of the oldest stone arched bridges in Japan, Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge) stretches across...
#100 Kyoto Various Spots (2)
Kyoto Trip to Kyoto with my younger daughter in 2017 Summer Photos: Nakamura Toukichi tea store in Uji, Bamboo in Sagano, Construction at...
#99 Kyoto Various Spots (1)
Kyoto Assistant to American High School students Japan Trip in July, 2016 Photos: Uji Byodouin, Kiyomizu Temple, Uzumasa Movie Village,...
#94 Motonosumi Inari Jinja
Nagato shi, Yamaguchi Ken Motonosumi Shrine was selected by CNN Travel as one of the "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan." The shrine's...
#88 Shinkansen combination/separation
Morioka Shi, Iwate Ken At JR Morioka Station, you can see the very rare "connection" and "disconnection" of the Tohoku Shinkansen...
#73 Shourinzan Darumaji and Daimonya
Takasaki Shi, Gunma Ken Shourinzan Darumaji temple is believed to be the place where Japanese daruma dolls originated. The temple is...
#71 Ryuzoji
Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture The oldest temple in the city. A famous priest, Gyoki, stayed here and built the temple. Noticed a...
#69 Mukou Jima
Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Mukoujima is an island in Hofu City connected with a bridge. Many small, historical shrines. Wild Ajisai in...
#64 JR Miyano station
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A no-man JR station, about 30 minutes from JR Shin Yamaguchi station on a local line connecting to Masuda...
#61 Chuya Nakahara Memorial
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Chūya Nakahara (中原 中也, 29 April 1907 – 22 October 1937), born in Yamaguchi city, was a poet active during...
#59 Rurikoji
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Rurikoji (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) is a Buddhist temple in Yamaguchi City, best known for its five-storied pagoda...
# 58 Kozan Koen（Mori Cemetery)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located inside a quiet forest next to Rurikouji and Pagoda. A major cemetery for Mori clan members...
#57 Toshunji
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Toshunji is a temple that honors Mori Motonari, a powerful warlord during the 16th-century Warring States...
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