"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
Daifuku-ji Temple
Daifuku-ji temple is an old temple of the Shingon sect that is located in a secluded mountain overlooking Lake Inohana. The temple owns many treasures, including Fugen-jurasetsunyo-zu (Samantabhadra and Ten Princesses...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Okuni Jinja Shrine
This is an old shrine in the engi style that enshrines Oonamuchi-no-mikoto. It has a long history 1450 years. It is lined with old pine trees from the entrance to all around the precinct and it is filled with solemn ...
Shiga Prefecture
Shirahige Jinja Shrine
This shrine is located 2km south of JR Omi-Takashima station. A great torii gate painted in red stands in the lake and shrine buildings are standing across Route 161. It is commonly called as "Shirahige-san" or "Myou...
Nagano Prefecture
Suwa Taisha Shrine
Suwa Taisha (Suwa "Great Shrine"), which has more than 10,000 branches across Japan, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, and is even mentioned in Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters).
Nagano Prefecture
Kouzen-ji Temple
This famous temple, which was founded in 860, enshrines Fudou Myouou as the object of worship. The whole precinct is designated as a national scenic spot, which includes benten-hall and three fold tower. This temple h...