"Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites -Travel to Chubu中部*" is a catchphrase that expresses the attraction of Chubu, central Japan area, in ten themes of 「景」「花」「史」「跡」「博」「祭」「楽」「浴」「食」「産」.
Castles, Temples, and Shrines
Recalling History at Famous Castles and Temples
The Chubu region produced many military commanders, and many famous castles and sites of former castles known throughout Japan remain in the area even now. Also extant are numerous well-known temples and shrines with connections to these military commanders. Visiting them affords you the opportunity to encounter history.
Shiga Prefecture
Mitsui-dera Temple
Mitsui-dera temple is the headquarters of the Tendai-jimon sect. In the precinct, there is a well called "akai," which was used for the first baths of Emperor Tenji, Emperor Tenmu, and Emperor Jitou. Because of this,...
Shiga Prefecture
Omi Jingu Shrine
Omi Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Tenji (626-671), the 38th emperor of Japan. Emperor Tenji carried out the Taika Reforms and aimed to complete the reform in the capital city, which was located on the west bank...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Houkou-ji Temple
Houkou-ji Temple was founded (in 1371) by an Imperial Prince, Mumon, who was the son of Emperor Godaigo. It is the head temple of Houkou-ji school of Rinzai sect. In the large precinct covered with old cedar trees, ma...
Toyama Prefecture
Zuisen-ji Temple
Zuisen-ji temple, one of the foremost temple buildings in Japan, dominated 370 branch temples all over Japan as the large base for Ecchu Ikkou Ikki (literally "single-minded leagues") and served to protect the light o...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Daitoin Temple
Daitoin temple is an old temple of Soto sect and was founded by a Zen priest named Tekison Jochu, the 8th high priest of Eihei-ji temple, in 1411. As the head temple of Five regent houses, it has about 3,400 branches ...