"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.
Ishikawa Prefecture
Natadera Temple
Natadera temple belongs to the Shingon sect and is said to have been founded when Taichou-taishi enshrined Sende Kannon (Eleven-headed Thousand-Armed Kannon) inside a rock cave. When Emperor Kazan visited here, he tho...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Myoryu-ji Temple
Myoryuji, known as Ninja-dera (Temple of the Ninja) is an old temple of the Nichiren sect. It was founded by the 3rd Kaga lord Toshitsune Maeda as a prayer place for Maeda Family. Although it does not look special fro...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Oyama Shrine
The first feudal lord of Kaga domain, Toshiie Maeda, is enshrined here. In the precinct, there is a stone statue of Toshiie riding on a horse and a stone statue of Matsu. It is noted for its rare Western style "Shinmo...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Akihayama Hongu Akiha Shinto Shrine
Hinokagutsuchi (a god of fire) is enshrined at the top of the mountain. It is said to be built in 709. The strong belief in this god prevents fire has been transmitted through the generations uninterruptedly to this day.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Honkou-ji Temple
Houkou-ji Temple was founded by Nichijo Shonin in 1383. The temple boasted the status of 10,000 goku (18039 square meters) after receiving the land from Tokugawa Ieyasu and by receiving faith from Imagawa Family. In t...