"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.
Mie Prefecture
Hana-no-iwaya Jinja Shrine
Hana-no-iwaya appears in "Nihon Shoki," sometimes translated as The Chronicles of Japan and is the first history book in Japan compiled in 720, as a "stage for the birth of the nation." This place has a significant me...
Mie Prefecture
Takihara -no-miya Shrine
Takihara-no-Miya Shrien is surrounded by deep shrine forest. The shrine buildings Takihara-no-miya and Takihara-narabi-no-miya stand side by side in the precinct. Location: It is surrounded by thick shrine forest.
Mie Prefecture
Iseshima Skyline and Kongoushou-ji Temple
The large park ground of 150,000 square meters is filled with seasonal flowers and plants such as jingu-azaleas and asakuma-seven spring herbs. From the observatory, a grand panoramic view of Ise Bay and as far as th...
Mie Prefecture
Kitabata Shrine & The Garden at the Kitabata Residence Site
Kitabata Shrine is dedicated to the ancester of an Ise lord who flourished in Taki Imperial Palace in Okuitsushi. The garden in the precinct is representative of Nanbokucho period and is magnificent. It is designated ...
Mie Prefecture
Matsusaka Castle Ruins
Matsusaka Castle was originally built in 1588 by Gamou Ujisato. No buildings survived so only the gorgeous stone fence exists now. There is Motoori Norinaga Memorial Hall, a Historical and Folklore Archive Hall, and o...