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VILLAGE Report #47 Prefectures

The worship hall of Izumo Taisha

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

In the 10th month of the lunar calendar, it is Kannazuki across Japan, but only Izumo calls it Kamiarizuki. Izumo Taisha and the shijimi clams of Lake Shinji. We have organized Shimane’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

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

In the 10th month of the lunar calendar, it is Kannazuki across Japan, but only Izumo calls it Kamiarizuki. Izumo Taisha and the shijimi clams of Lake Shinji. We have organized Shimane’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Nageiredo built into a cliff

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

Hakuto Shrine, associated with the White Rabbit of Inaba, and the national treasure Nageiredo Hall of Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple, built on a cliff. Nijisseiki pears and Matsuba crab. We have organized Tottori Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

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

Hakuto Shrine, associated with the White Rabbit of Inaba, and the national treasure Nageiredo Hall of Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple, built on a cliff. Nijisseiki pears and Matsuba crab. We have organized Tottori Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Nachi Falls and the three-story pagoda of Seigantoji

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

Koyasan and the Kumano Sanzan, two sacred mountain areas in one prefecture. Plums and mandarins rank first in Japan. We have organized Wakayama Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

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

Koyasan and the Kumano Sanzan, two sacred mountain areas in one prefecture. Plums and mandarins rank first in Japan. We have organized Wakayama Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

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.