"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.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Jisso-ji Temple
Jisso-ji temple is said to have been built in 1145 by the request of Monk-Emperor Toba. The temple is also known as a place where Nichiren contemplated on the idea of his treatise Rissho Ankoku Ron (Establishing the C...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Mishima Taisha Shrine
Mishima Taisha Shrine is said to be the grandest shrine in Izu, because it enshrines Oyamazumi-no-mikoto and Kotoshironushi-no-mikoto. The shrine received strong support from the Asano Family. It is also famous for a ...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Hanibe Gankutsu-in
Hanibe Gankutsu-in enshrines statues of various Buddhas of the three existences inside a cave praying for the world peace.It also displays a series of paintings lined up in documentary style which are named "Fushi Jig...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Myoujou-ji Temple
Myoujou-ji temple was the head temple of the Nichiren sect during the medieval period in Hokuriku. The temple was founded by Nichiren Shonin's grandson and his disciple, Nichizo, in 1294. It is the foremost temple in ...
Gifu Prefecture
Ochobo Inari Shrine
Ochobo Inari, the God of Commerce in Hirata Town of Gifu prefecture is located in one of the 3 greatest Inari sites of worship, along with Toyokawa Inari in Aichi prefecture. The shrine is conventionally known as gOc...