"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.
Fukui Prefecture
Kippou-ji Temple
Kippouji-temple was being used as a training dojo when the founder of the Zen Soto sect, Dogen, moved from Kyoto in 1243. Dogen trained in this temple until he moved to Daibutsu-ji, the current site of Eihei-ji temple...
Fukui Prefecture
Myotsu-ji Temple
Myotsu-ji temple is surrounded by a thick forest of Japanese cedar trees. The temple has a main hall and a three story pagoda, both of which are designated as national treasures. The temple is located about 7.5 km awa...
Fukui Prefecture
Kehi Jingu Shrine
Kehi Jingu Shrine, which is said to had been founded in year 70 AD, is the head village shrine of Hokuriku. The great torii (a gateway at the entrance of a Shinto shrine) is designated as a nationally important cultur...
Fukui Prefecture
Heisen-ji Hakusan Shrine
This temple was influential as the basis of Hakusan worship from ancient times to the latter part of the medieval period. It became a Hakusan shrine after the Order of Separation between Shintoism and Buddhism in the ...
Mie Prefecture
Ueno Castle
Ueno Castle was built by Fujidou Takatora. An inner moat, stone fences, and a castle tower built in 1935 still exist to this day. The castle ground formed in three layers. The collection includes various items such as...