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VILLAGE Report #Sightseeing

The vermilion torii gates of Kasuga Taisha

Nara Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Horyuji Temple is the world’s oldest surviving wooden structure, and Kasuga Taisha is the head shrine of about 1,000 shrines nationwide. We have organized Nara’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Nara Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Horyuji Temple is the world’s oldest surviving wooden structure, and Kasuga Taisha is the head shrine of about 1,000 shrines nationwide. We have organized Nara’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Himeji Castle

Hyogo Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Nishinomiya Shrine is the head shrine of Ebisu shrines across Japan, and Himeji Castle was Japan’s first World Cultural Heritage site. Sake from the Nada Gogo area and Kobe beef. We have organized Hyogo Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Hyogo Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Nishinomiya Shrine is the head shrine of Ebisu shrines across Japan, and Himeji Castle was Japan’s first World Cultural Heritage site. Sake from the Nada Gogo area and Kobe beef. We have organized Hyogo Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

The shrine buildings of Sumiyoshi Taisha

Osaka Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of about 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, and Shitennoji is Japan’s oldest full-scale Buddhist temple. Sakai Japanese kitchen knives are used by 90 percent of professionals. We have organized Osaka’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Osaka Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of about 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, and Shitennoji is Japan’s oldest full-scale Buddhist temple. Sakai Japanese kitchen knives are used by 90 percent of professionals. We have organized Osaka’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

The thousand torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kyoto Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines nationwide. There are 17 nationally designated traditional crafts. We have organized Kyoto’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Kyoto Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines nationwide. There are 17 nationally designated traditional crafts. We have organized Kyoto’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

A hall and lanterns at Enryakuji on Mount Hiei

Shiga Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Hieizan Enryakuji is a temple that produced the founders of many Buddhist schools. Hiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines nationwide. We have organized Shiga’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Shiga Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Hieizan Enryakuji is a temple that produced the founders of many Buddhist schools. Hiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines nationwide. We have organized Shiga’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Meoto Iwa joined by a sacred rope

Mie Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Ise Jingu is at the heart of Japan’s shrines. Yokkaichi produces 80 percent of earthenware pots, along with Akafuku and Ise lobster. We have organized Mie’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Mie Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Ise Jingu is at the heart of Japan’s shrines. Yokkaichi produces 80 percent of earthenware pots, along with Akafuku and Ise lobster. We have organized Mie’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.