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VILLAGE Report #47 Prefectures

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.

The keep of Nagoya Castle

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

Hatcho miso and Nagoya cuisine, Atsuta Jingu and Toyokawa Inari. It is the only prefecture with two of Japan’s six ancient kilns. We have organized Aichi’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

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

Hatcho miso and Nagoya cuisine, Atsuta Jingu and Toyokawa Inari. It is the only prefecture with two of Japan’s six ancient kilns. We have organized Aichi’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Mount Fuji beyond tea fields

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

One of Japan’s leading tea-producing regions. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the head shrine of Sengen shrines nationwide. We have organized Shizuoka’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

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

One of Japan’s leading tea-producing regions. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the head shrine of Sengen shrines nationwide. We have organized Shizuoka’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

A village of gassho-style houses in Shirakawa-go

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

Mino ware makes up a major share of Japan’s tableware, and Hon-Mino paper is recognized by UNESCO. Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama. We have organized Gifu’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

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

Mino ware makes up a major share of Japan’s tableware, and Hon-Mino paper is recognized by UNESCO. Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama. We have organized Gifu’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.