"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.
Aichi Prefecture
Takada Temple Main Hall
The main hall of the Takada temple is designated as an important cultural property. It was built around the end of the Kamakura to the Muromachi period. Many other cultural properties are housed in this temple.
Aichi Prefecture
Yokoi Yayuu Bodai-ji Temple
Yokoi Yayuu was a haiku poet who lived in the middle of Edo period. His belief was that “A person of refined taste does not interrupt one’s family business.” He compiled 50 volumes of haiku collections in his long ...
Aichi Prefecture
Okutsu Jinja Shrine
This shrine has Sankakubuchi citynju-kyo (a triangular-rimmed ancient Japanese bronze mirror decorated with images of gods and beasts), which is designated as a prefectural cultural property. Apart from this, earthen...
Aichi Prefecture
Jimokuji Kannon Temple
Jimokuji Kannon is a temple which belongs to the Shingon sect. It has been called Jimokuji Kannon since ancient times and the temple has been worshiped as one the Four Kannons (Goddess of Mercy) since the Edo period. ...
Aichi Prefecture
Myogen-in (Temple and Eye Hospital)
Myogen-in belongs to the Tendai sect and is well-known as the oldest and largest eye hospital. The Majima-school of Opthalmology was founded by Seigen Souzu, and is a monumental achievement in the history of Japan’s...