"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
Gyokusen-ji Temple
This is where the first American consulate was established. The main hall was used as a living room/office where the first American ambassador, Townsend Harris, and an interpreting official, Heusken, lived.
Gifu Prefecture
Tanigumi Mountain Kegon Temple
The Mount Tanigumi Kegon Temple has an entrance path lined with cherry trees, which provides visitors with a sense of peace. The temple was established by Honen in 798 and is the 33rd spiritual place in Japan that ful...
Gifu Prefecture
Fujihashi Castle
Fujihashi Castle is a planetarium with an exterior that looks like a contemporary Japanese castle. In the planetarium on the 1st floor, each day's astronomical phenomenon and the condition of stars are explained. The ...
Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Castle
Gifu castle stands at the summit of Mount Kinka. The castle was built almost 800 years ago. The present castle was rebuilt in 1956 and underwent a major renovation in 1997. The beautiful clear stream of the Nagara Riv...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Keta Taisha Shrine
Keta Taisha Shrine is the foremost shrine in the Noto area, which is dedicated to Ookuninushi. It is said to be about 2000 years old, and since its founding it was one of the Great National Shrines. Ootomo no Yakamoch...