Also known as Mount Kiyomizu, Kongōhō-ji, and Gokoku-in, Kiyomizu-dera is a temple located in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the head temple of the Kokuzo Bukkyō sect, with the mountain name "Mount Kiyomizu" and the principal image being the Eleven-faced Kannon. It is said to have been founded by the monk Eko in the first year of the Hōki era (770), and is named after the clear water, willow water, and...
Kongōbu-ji Temple is located on Mount Kōya in Kōya Town, Itō District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the head temple of the Kōyasan Shingon sect of Buddhism and enshrines Akshobhya Buddha as its principal image. Originally founded by the monk Kūkai in the 7th year of the Hōki era (816), what visitors see today was largely rebuilt by the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1593 as a memorial to his mother after the original structure, known as the Seigan-ji Temple, was destroyed in a fire. The current form of the temple was completed in 1863 and renamed to its present name in 1869.
Hamamatsu City is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is home to factories of major manufacturers such as Suzuki Motor, Honda, and Yamaha, which is renowned for its motorcycles and musical instruments. In addition, acclaimed director Takeshi Kitano's well-known film "Kikujiro's Summer" used Hamamatsu as one of its filming locations. To the north, Hamamatsu is bordered by the Akaishi Mountain Range, while the Tenryu River flows to the east…
Atami in the east is a town located on the eastern coast of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is known primarily for its fishing and tourism industries and is a highly popular sightseeing destination. Surrounded by mountains and water, the area boasts beautiful scenery and an abundant supply of hot springs. Springs are found throughout the town and are utilized by many lodging facilities, attracting numerous domestic and international tourists. The mountains of eastern Atami…
Amagi Pass is located at the border between Itoshima City in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kawazu Town in Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. At an elevation of 820 meters, it is a famous sightseeing destination in the area. Beneath the pass lies the Amagi Tunnel, which gained renown as the setting of Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabata’s short story “The Izu Dancer.” In 1970, with the opening of the New Amagi Tunnel, the old one gradually became a walking path for visitors and was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Nihondaira is a hilly area located between Shimizu Ward and Suruga Ward in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at an elevation of 308 meters. It is a prefectural nature park designated by Shizuoka Prefecture and was ranked first in the 1980 Japan’s 100 Best Tourist Sites. Facing the Izu Peninsula across Suruga Bay, it offers breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, the Southern Alps, Shizuoka City, Shimizu Port, and Suruga Bay.
Kunōzan Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. After rising to power, Tokugawa Ieyasu conquered various feudal domains by force and unified all of Japan. Following his death, he was revered as the guardian deity of the Tokugawa shogunate, known as "Tōshō Daigongen," and the Tōshō-gū shrine was specifically built to honor Tōshō Daigongen...
Fukuoka Marinova City is located in Fukuoka City in the western part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a comprehensive entertainment facility that integrates a hotel, amusement park, shops, and restaurants, as well as the highest-end outlet mall for brand-name goods in Kyushu. Opened in 2000, it makes effective use of the geographical features of the area to create a comfortable waterfront layout. With its open architectural style, it is not only a renowned shopping destination but also one of Fukuoka's most famous tourist attractions. During the New Year holiday period, Marinova City hosts numerous discount sales and promotional events, attracting shoppers from all over.
Fukuroi City is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. With a warm climate and superior natural conditions, it is a pastoral-style city. The area boasts well-developed transportation infrastructure, including National Route 1, the Tomei Expressway, the Tokaido Shinkansen, and the Tokaido Main Line, which support the sustained and balanced development of agriculture, industry, and commerce. Fukuroi’s economy primarily relies on agriculture and light industry…
Fuji City is a city located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture. It is classified as a Special City and has the third-largest population in the prefecture, serving as the administrative, commercial, and industrial center of the Fuji metropolitan area. Many paper manufacturing plants, such as Nippon Paper Industries (formerly Oji Paper) and Oji Paper, are established here. Additionally, Fuji Chuo University is also located in the city. Due to its location...
Iwata City is a municipality in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, situated on the Iwata Plateau along the eastern bank of the Tenryu River. It was once part of Iwata District. The city is home to the renowned Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology, making it a hub for higher education for many students. It is also the birthplace of Japanese politician Takeyama Yutaro. The economy of Iwata City...
Yaizu City is a city in central Shizuoka Prefecture, located between Tokyo and Nagoya. Its main industries are offshore fishing and fish processing, making it a city known for its cuisine and seafood. This city is also home to Shizuoka Welfare University. With fisheries as its primary industry, Yaizu serves as an offshore fishing hub, boasting ports such as...
Izu City is located in the central part of Japan's Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, bordering Suruga Bay to the west, making it the largest city on the Izu Peninsula. The city is embraced by a long coastline and majestic mountains, offering abundant natural beauty with its seas, mountains, and rivers, along with numerous historic hot springs—making it a highly worthwhile destination. Izu City boasts rich natural resources...
Shizuoka City is a city located in central Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan and serves as the prefectural capital. It is the second-largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture in terms of both area and population. This is a city full of inspiration, brimming with vitality, and an enchanting destination that attracts visitors from around the world. Since ancient times, Shizuoka City has been a flourishing...
Kurume City is a major city in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and one of the first cities to be officially established in the country. It has the third-largest population in Fukuoka Prefecture, following Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City, both of which have been designated as ordinance-designated cities, and ranks eighth in the entire Kyushu region. Bridgestone was founded here in 1931, and today there are many factories producing rubber...
Chikugo City is a city located on the Chikugo Plain in southern Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was established as a city in 1954 and is home to Kyushu Ohtani Junior College, Fukuoka Prefectural Yame High School, and Fukuoka Prefectural Yame Industrial High School. Tourist destinations in Chikugo City include Funakoya Onsen, Chikugo General Park, Suiten Tenmangu Shrine, …
Miyama City is a city located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on January 29, 2007, through the merger of the former towns of Setaka and Yamakawa from Yamaguni District, and Takada from Mii District. It is home to the Health and Medical Management University. The city boasts numerous historical sites and scenic spots, including Kiyomizu Temple, Onnayama Historical Forest Park, Mikuriyama, Takada Nong…
Omuta City is the southernmost city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the fifth most populous city in the prefecture. It shares a common living area with neighboring Miyama City, as well as Kurume City, Minamikyushu City, and Nagasu Town in Kumamoto Prefecture, maintaining especially close ties with Kurume City to the south, which is in Kumamoto Prefecture. Many historical sites in Omuta City have been designated as National Historic Sites or...
Kitakyushu City is located at the northernmost tip of Kyushu Island in Japan, separated from Honshu by the Kanmon Strait. It earned the name "Kitakyushu" (literally "North Kyushu") due to its position at the northern end of Kyushu and is also the first designated ordinance city outside of Japan's three major metropolitan areas. Centered around Kitakyushu, the Kitakyushu Urban Area and the Kitakyushu Industrial Zone have been formed...
The Wisteria Tunnel is located in the Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. After the cherry blossom season, the wisteria flowers bloom, making April to May the best time to visit the Wisteria Tunnel. Wisteria has high ornamental and medicinal value and is a long-living tree species that people love to plant. Mature...