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Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima © touristinjapan.com
Chugoku, Hiroshima, Temples and Shrines

Itsukushima Shrine

by touristinjapanupdated on December 23, 2024October 23, 2024Leave a Comment on Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island in Hiroshima Prefecture is one of the best known shrines in all of Japan, and a UNESCO world heritage site. The shrine is built in a small cove on Miyajima, and stands almost entirely over the water. The iconic torii gate located in the water in front of the shrine …

Nakagusuku Castle, Okinawa. © Touristinjapan.com
Attractions, Okinawa

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

by touristinjapanupdated on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021Leave a Comment on Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Nakagusuku Castle ruins (中城城) are the remains of an important 15th century castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The ruins are beautifully located with great views, but they are also an important part of Ryukyu history, and is therefor also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotels in Okinawa Car Rental Okinawa Located on top of …

Zakimi Castle, Okinawa. Public Domain.
Castles, Okinawa

Zakimi Castle Ruins

by touristinjapanupdated on August 29, 2021August 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Zakimi Castle Ruins

Zakimi Castle Ruins are the remains of a historic castle from the 1400’s. Only the castle’s beautifully curved stone walls remain today, though some have been reconstructed due to damage during war times. The castle is an important part of Ryukyu history, and is often missed by tourists in Okinawa despite being listed as a …

Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima. © touristinjapan.com
Attractions, Chugoku, Hiroshima

Atomic Bomb Dome

by touristinjapanupdated on August 29, 2021July 20, 2020Leave a Comment on Atomic Bomb Dome

The Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) in Hiroshima is one of the few buildings which weren’t completely destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945. The iconic dome, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a memorial in connection with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Formerly known as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, …

Tenryu-ji temple at Arashiyama, Kyoto.
Kansai, Kyoto, Temples and Shrines

Tenryu-ji temple

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020June 3, 20192 Comments on Tenryu-ji temple

Tenryu-ji temple is a Rinzai Zen buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The temple is the highest ranked of the 5 Zen temples of Kyoto and is famous for its incredible Japanese garden. BOOK Tour of Tenryu-ji and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove In the town of Arashiyama, near the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, lies Tenryu-ji temple. The …

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